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Health + Wellness
ASCO 2026 Highlights: What Patients and Families Need to Know About ALK-Positive Lung Cancer – BlackDoctor
At the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, a panel discussed the experiences of people living with…
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What Every Breast Cancer Patient Needs to Know About Blood Clots – BlackDoctor
Photo by Vlada Karpovich In 2018, three years into her metastatic breast cancer diagnosis, Stephanie Walker was out shopping with…
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Guerdy Abraira Is Using Her Breast Cancer Journey to Empower Others
Photo credit: Mateo Diaz March 2023 marked a pivotal turn for renowned event designer and “The Real Housewives of Miami”…
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9 Subtle Signs of Stomach Cancer that are Often Missed – BlackDoctor
When most people think about stomach problems, they assume it’s something minor — indigestion, stress, acid reflux, or something they…
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Cedars-Sinai Researchers Co-Develop AI Tool To Improve Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Outcomes – AfroTech
In testing with data from a large clinical trial, the tool successfully predicted how patients would respond to their treatment.…
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Simple Text Message Reminders May Help Increase Colon Cancer Screening Rates – BlackDoctor
Photo by Mart Production Colorectal cancer, which affects the colon or rectum, is one of the most common cancers in…
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My Breast Cancer Story: Blessed, Bald & Beautiful
In 2009, Cheryl Ash-Simpson had a wonderful career, a beautiful teenage daughter, and had just found the love of her…
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One Key Question Can Help Spot Skin Cancer
When a suspicious mole or a jagged-edged spot sends you to the dermatologist, your primary focus is likely on that…
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Rewriting the Narrative: Powering Equity in Cancer Care – BlackDoctor
Black Americans continue to experience poorer outcomes in breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers due to barriers such as limited access…
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This Black Woman Went From Stage 3 Breast Cancer to Clinical Trials Advocate – BlackDoctor
JaVonne Williams’ life took an unexpected turn in 2022 when she received a devastating diagnosis: stage three breast cancer. The…
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