Cancer
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Health + Wellness
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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The Black Community Sees Higher Rates Of Late Diagnosis For Colorectal Cancer — Dr. Charles R. Rogers Wants To Change That – AfroTech
Dr. Charles R. Rogers wants to ensure Black communities are informed about colorectal cancer (CRC). In 2009, the year after…
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Stretches to Help With Recovery After Breast Cancer Surgery
If you’ve recently had radiation therapy after surgery, you can probably tell things might get a little stiff. Even after…
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Non-Smokers: These Lung Cancer Risks & Symptoms Apply To You, Too – BlackDoctor
Did you know that lung cancer risks can impact non-smokers? Most of the advice you hear about preventing lung cancer,…
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Why We Need More Black People In Cancer Clinical Trials – BlackDoctor
Photo by Vanessa Loring Cancer clinical trials are a form of research that tests new approaches to prevent, diagnose, or…
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“I Thought It Was Food Poisoning”: How One Artist’s Cancer Diagnosis Turned Into a Movement – BlackDoctor
Colorectal cancer has emerged as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among people under 50. It is a sobering statistic…
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Exercise Boosts Quality of Life During Breast Cancer Chemotherapy – BlackDoctor
Photo by RDNE Stock project For years, the standard advice for patients undergoing chemotherapy was simple: rest. The toll of…
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Why Colon Cancer Is Rising in Younger Adults—and What You Can Do – BlackDoctor
For decades, colorectal cancer was commonly seen as a disease mostly affecting older adults in their 60s and 70s. However,…
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Colorectal Cancer Clinical Trials: What to Expect – BlackDoctor
Clinical trials offer new ways to treat colorectal cancer, making them a suitable option for many people living with the…
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