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TGMH Honoring MLK Day in 2023
TGMH Honoring MLK Day in 2023 By: June Lim On January 16th we celebrate the life and dream of MLK and reflect on the impact he has had on…
Read MoreDiversifying the Bone Marrow Registry: A Community Health Perspective
Happy Black History Month! For this month’s blog post, Hero had the opportunity to speak with Erika Neal, a black & queer graduate student living in Bay Area, California! Erika…
Read MoreHow to Get Involved With There Goes My Hero
Being a Hero isn’t limited to just joining the national bone marrow registry. There are a multitude of ways to support blood cancer patients and There Goes My Hero. As…
Read MoreHow Umbilical Cords Save Lives
Giving birth is giving new life to your child, but it does not have to stop there. Giving birth can also mean giving life back to someone diagnosed with blood…
Read MoreThe Big Three: Leukemia Vs. Lymphoma Vs. Myeloma
Leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma: these are the three most common forms of blood cancer. But what are they, and how do they differ? It can be easy to confuse them,…
Read MoreWhy African Americans Are Affected More By Sickle Cell Anemia & Multiple Myeloma
Sickle Cell Disease and Multiple Myeloma affects thousands of people throughout the world. Sickle Cell Disease is most common among those whose ancestors come from sub-Saharan Africa, Spanish-speaking regions…
Read MoreUncovering Myths About Bone Marrow Transplants
Unfortunately, there are many myths associated with bone marrow transplants. The lack of education can make people believe being a donor is scary, when it’s not a scary thing at…
Read MoreA Look At Rare Blood Diseases
Rare Disease Day is held annually on the last day of February in an effort to raise awareness for rare diseases, improve access to treatment, and increase medical representation. In…
Read MoreCelebrating the Holiday Season With Blood Cancer During COVID
Holidays are a time of celebration, but they can prove difficult for blood cancer patients undergoing treatment, especially when adding COVID to the mix. To make things a little easier…
Read MoreFamily Volunteer Day Coming Up On November 21st
Over the years, Family Volunteer Day has become a worldwide experience with a rich history. You could say that volunteering has become a national value. Volunteering is not only fun…
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