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How 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 cancer. If you decide to donate your child’s umbilical cord blood when you give birth, you could potentially save the life of someone who is…
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, given some of their similarities. All three are cancers that start in the blood forming organs and affect the body’s immune system. This blog post…
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 in the Western Hemisphere, Saudi Arabia, and other Mediterranean countries while Multiple Myeloma is most common in Australia, North America, and Western Europe. Sickle Cell…
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 all! Uncovering myths about bone marrow transplants could save lives.
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 honor of Rare Disease Day, There Goes My Hero wants to take a closer look at rare blood disorders that affect thousands of patients and…
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 for everyone, we have compiled a list of helpful tips to help blood cancer patients and their families through the end of 2020.
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 to do individually, but also with the entire family!
Read More(Lack of) Diversity on the Bone Marrow Registry
Every three minutes, a person is diagnosed with a blood cancer or blood disorder. This includes diseases like sickle cell anemia and multiple myeloma, which disproportionately affect the African-American community. For many patients suffering from blood cancers, a bone marrow transplant is the best chance for survival. Only 30% of patients are able to find…
Read More4 Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
With the holiday season just around the corner, There Goes My Hero welcomes the beginning of holiday giving. During the holidays, we show our family and friends how much they mean to us. But what can we do for those in need? Here are four easy ways to give back to Baltimore blood cancer patients…
Read MoreThe Myths About Bone Marrow Donation
Over the years, lots of things have changed about bone marrow donation. Advancements in medicine and technology have made it easier than ever to save someone’s life. And for many blood cancer patients, a matching bone marrow donor is their only hope of a cure. Donation might be seem like a nerve-racking procedure, but…
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