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Finding Trustworthy Home Care for Cancer Patients: Essential Tips
How to Find Trustworthy Home Care for Cancer Patients When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, finding the right…
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What Is ‘Good Patient’ Syndrome & How Could It Be Harmful To Black Patients
Nobody likes to be called “difficult,” so it’s simpler to comply when you’re continually being treated. Long-term chronic disease threatens…
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This Clinical Trial Extended the Life of Patients With Advanced Melanoma – BlackDoctor.org
(HealthDay News) — A decade of patient follow-up finds a combo of two immunotherapy drugs can greatly extend survival for…
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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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Why Are Black Cancer Patients Frailer Than Their Peers?
Older Black American cancer patients have higher rates of frailty and disability than their white peers, which may help explain…
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5 Myths About Ankylosing Spondylitis in Black Patients
Feeling stiff as a board? Dealing with pain in your back or joints that just won’t seem to go away? …
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More Patients Enrolling in Cancer Treatment Trials – BlackDoctor.org
Patient enrollment in cancer treatment trials is 7.1 percent, higher than historical estimates, according to a study published online April…
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Mom and Daughter’s Black Doctor-Owned Startup Raises $14M, Using AI to Help Cancer Patients
Meet Dr. Olufunmilayo (Funmi) Olopade and her daughter, Feyi Olopade Ayodele, the co-founders of CancerIQ, a Black-owned healthcare technology company…
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Sickle Cell Awareness a Patient’s Journey
As you try to maintain consistent wellness, it is imperative that you navigate the Patient Journey Roadmap by making five…
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Everything Black Patients Need To Know About Pulmonary Rehabilitation
For people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), doing everything it takes to breathe properly is a priority. While…
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