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Women’s History, Women’s Power: How Dr. Janet Rowley Unlocked Cancer’s Genetic Code
Cancer is caused by problems in our genes that allow unregulated cell growth and division. Today, this is a given within the medical community. But it wasn’t always this way. …
Read MoreWomen’s History, Women’s Power: The Revolutionary Work of Dr. Jane C. Wright
Passion. Intellect. Fortitude. These are some of the qualities that define the women who have challenged limitations and left an indelible mark in history. Women’s History Month allows us to…
Read MoreFannie Lou Hamer and Medical Mistrust
There have been pivotal moments in American history. One of these was marked by significant change and uprising within the Black and African American community. It was a time that…
Read More3 Things to Know About Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Donation
When most people think of the Bone Marrow Donor Registry, they often picture a scary surgical procedure. Did you know that nowadays the most common method for donating to…
Read MoreHenrietta Lacks and Medical Exploitation
During Black History Month, we honor and pay tribute to the trailblazers who have shaped our world. The impact of the atrocities committed against Black and African Americans has been…
Read MoreThe Tuskegee Study and the Trauma of Deception
Many events in Black history have played a crucial role in shaping the culture within our community. Among these events, several have significantly influenced how individuals in the Black and…
Read MoreBlood Cancer Awareness: Spotlight On Leukemia
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society estimates that approximately 456,481 people in the U.S. are currently living with or in remission from leukemia. While this figure may seem alarming, advancements in…
Read MoreYour Guide to the Different Types of Blood Cancer
When you hear someone is diagnosed with blood cancer, you may not realize that there are over 120 types of blood cancer a person can be diagnosed with. At first,…
Read MoreWhen Life Takes a Detour
When Life Takes a Detour How Executive Director Mary Kaye DiUbaldo’s Experience Highlights the Importance of Hero’s Work When my husband and I decided to go away for a…
Read MoreStem Cell Showdown: Bone Marrow Transplants vs. Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplants
Life-saving treatments for conditions like leukemia, lymphoma, or other severe blood disorders often involve two primary options: Bone Marrow Transplants (BMT) and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplants (PBSCT). Both…
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