Promising Advances in Treating Renal Medullary Carcinoma
Unlike other types of kidney cancer, RMC poses a significant challenge with less than 5 percent of patients surviving beyond three years using standard treatments. However, recent research offers new hope.
Breast Cancer in Men and Clinical Trial Disparities
Though some may not realize it, breast cancer can occur in men. Read about a study examining the exclusion of men from Phase III breast cancer clinical trials.
Ensuring Pneumococcal Immunity in Sickle Cell Disease Children
The genetic condition of sickle cell disease (SCD) results when sickle cell genes are inherited from each parent. We connected with Dr. Seethal Jacob about a study on maintaining an immune response against pneumococcal bacteria in children with SCD.
Late-Stage Diagnosis of Unscreened Cancer: A Health Disparity
During the COVID-19 pandemic there was a large drop in cancer screenings. This reduction could potentially decrease the chances of detecting many cancers at earlier stages and possibly lead to a greater amount of suffering from undiagnosed or late-stage diagnoses.
High-Intensity Exercise and Renal Medullary Carcinoma in Those With Sickle Cell Trait
As the most commonly occurring blood disorder in the world, sickle cell trait primarily impacts those in the BIPOC community with African ancestry. We connected with Dr. Pavlos Msaouel about a study on high-intensity exercise in those with sickle cell trait.
Access Matters: Studying Disparities in Health Outcomes for Multiple Myeloma
New research from Heinz Ludwig, MD et al explores the global interrelations between Multiple Myeloma (MM) mortality and countries’ economic resources, patient empowerment, and health access and quality. The study is intended to inform about the associations between these factors, and to improve diagnosis, management, and outcome of patients globally.
Is Breast Cancer Different for Black American Women?
Black American women have less breast cancer but die at higher rates than our white counterparts. Why is there a disparity?
What Are the Recommended Vaccination Guidelines for Myeloma Patients?
Studies centering on vaccinations for myeloma patients have been limited in the past due to their low participation rate in trials coupled with negligent measures of patient outcomes. Learn about compilation of vaccination data.