Are You at Risk for Multiple Myeloma?
Multiple myeloma is a relatively rare cancer that develops in the bone marrow. As the cancerous plasma cells accumulate in the marrow, they crowd out...
Category : Cancer
Closing the Gap: Providing Equal Access to Clinical Trials
In her presentation at July’s Black Health Matters Virtual Summit, Carol L. Brown, M.D., offered an encyclopedia of reasons why cancer research clinical trials must...
Cedric the Entertainer and Stand Up 2 Cancer Join Forces to Increase Awareness of Cancer Clinical Trials
Stand Up To Cancer ambassador and comedian Cedric the Entertainer has teamed up with SU2C for a new public service announcement designed to educate and encourage...
Black Cancer Survivors Get Real Boost From Exercise
Regular exercise can benefit recovery of black cancer survivors, but most don’t get the recommended amount of activity, according to a recent study. The American...
Prevent Cancer
You can’t prevent cancer, can you? It’s a common belief that if cancer doesn’t run in your family, it’s unlikely you’ll receive a cancer diagnosis....
Rep. John Lewis Being Treated for Pancreatic Cancer
Rep. John Lewis announced Sunday he has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. The 79-year-old said the diagnosis came during a “routine medical visit and...
Can You Have Sex During Chemo?
It’s best to discuss any concerns about chemotherapy and sex with your doctor, who’s familiar with your individual situation. In general, however, it’s usually OK...
Racial Gap in Cancer Deaths Continues to Narrow
Black women still more likely to die from breast cancer, black men from colon cancer The gap in cancer deaths in the United States has...
8 Chemo Hacks for Trainwrecked Tastebuds
As folks who have made it through chemotherapy and come out the other side can attest, some cancer treatments can change your body’s response to...
7 Unexpected Signs of Breast Cancer
Early detection of breast cancer leads to better survival rates. And while finding a lump in their breast is the most common way women diagnosed...