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The 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…
Read MoreHalf-Matches, Full Potential
For many blood cancer patients, a bone marrow transplant may be their best—and sometimes only—chance for survival. But finding a match can be difficult, especially for Hispanic, Black, and Asian…
Read MoreDismantling the Fear
It’s hard to believe it’s been almost a month since I attended the 2024 National HBCU Week Conference in Philadelphia, hosted by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges…
Read MoreLearning More About the Hero Fund
There Goes My Hero was founded in 2009 with the mission to save lives, provide hope, and help those impacted by blood cancer. One of the ways we are able…
Read MoreDating with Sickle Cell Disease
Our lives have become increasingly digital, including the way we find love and connect with others. Nowadays, social media and dating apps have become a common and accepted way to…
Read MoreLearning More About Alternative Therapies in Cancer Treatment
Cancer can be painful both physically and emotionally no matter if an individual is battling cancer, experiencing their recovery journey, or taking care of a loved one with cancer. Recovery…
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