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COVID Nearly Took My Life, Then Came Cancer: How I Fought Back!
Linda (seated on couch, second from left) with her family. (Photo courtesy of Linda) In November 2020, Linda felt a…
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This Breast Cancer Study Wants to Help Black Women As Young As 30 – BlackDoctor.org
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Pink Table Talk hosted by TOUCH: the Black Breast Cancer Alliance, experts discussed the…
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Survivor on the Mental Toll of Cancer
Photo courtesy of Crystal Champion Breast cancer is an overwhelming diagnosis at any stage, but when it comes at a…
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Ovarian Cancer Round Table: 4 Black Women Share Their Stories (Part 2) – BlackDoctor.org
In this episode, Camille, Vernelia, and Kristen dive into the emotional and physical journeys of dealing with serious health issues,…
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Could HIFU Therapy Be the Prostate Cancer Breakthrough You Need?
Prostate cancer disproportionately impacts Black men, often leading to more aggressive forms of the disease and later diagnoses. Black men…
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Several Clinical Trials for Cancer Vaccines Are Underway – BlackDoctor.org
Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, with Black people facing higher rates and later-stage diagnoses which tend to…
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This Clinical Trial is Testing a Pill for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer – BlackDoctor.org
A groundbreaking clinical trial is set to launch that could potentially change the landscape of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) treatment,…
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Could a Cancer Drug Also Treat Alzheimer’s? Trials Are Testing It – BlackDoctor.org
(HealthDay News) — A new type of cancer drug might help treat brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, mouse studies suggest. The…
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This Initiative is Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment for Black Communities
Photo: City of Hope The medical field has long grappled with a lack of diversity, an issue that has far-reaching…
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What Black Cancer Patients Should Know About Heart Damage After Treatment – BlackDoctor.org
As a cardiologist specializing in cardio-oncology, one of my primary goals is to ensure cancer patients and survivors understand and…
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