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(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.…
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…
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…
Read More5 Places to Stay During Long-Term Treatment in Baltimore
A home away from home always goes a long way. But finding accommodating housing during long-term blood cancer treatment in Baltimore is especially important. Cancer patients and their families deserve…
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be a match?
For many patients with blood cancer, there is a cure: a bone marrow transplant from a matching donor. Just registering as a bone marrow donor means giving blood cancer patients…
Read More5 Easy Ways to Support Hero this Holiday Season
With 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…
Read More3 Places to Find Blood Cancer Support Groups in Baltimore
Support groups are crucial for patients and families affected by blood cancer. Whether you are a patient, family member, friend, or caretaker, joining a support group can help during the difficult time…
Read MoreNobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to Cancer Therapy
James P. Allison of the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and Tasuku Honjo of Kyoto University were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their research…
Read More5 Resources for Young Adult Cancer Patients
I recently wrote an article for OZY about a new study that suggests acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) patients under the age of 40 have better survival outcomes when they are…
Read MoreFour Foods to Help You Stay Strong During Chemotherapy
Part of There Goes My Hero’s mission is to provide nourishment to blood cancer patients and their families. During treatment, healthy foods and drinks can play a vital part in…
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