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How to Support Someone with Cancer: Karina & Jesse’s Myelofibrosis Story
How to Support Someone with Cancer: Karina & Jesse’s Myelofibrosis Story “I underwent a lot of sadness, hardship, and difficulty, and all that entails. But I pressed forward in hope for sure. There was a lot of hope that just kept me going all those years.”
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Dr. Blue on Improving Myeloma Care for Black Patients
Dr. Brandon Blue Dr. Brandon Blue shares key strategies for better health care and saving lives, especially in communities impacted by multiple myeloma.
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The Importance of Cancer Screening in Communities of Color
The Importance of Cancer Screening | Dr. Colin Ottey An internal medicine physician discusses healthcare access, preventative care, patient trust, and how both doctors and patients can improve relationships for better outcomes.
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Roshonda’s Stage 4 Rectal Cancer Story
Roshonda C., Rectal Cancer, Stage 4 Symptoms: Blood in stool, blood from rectum after intercourse, sensation of incomplete bowel movementsTreatments: Chemotherapy, surgery, radiation
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A Cancer Scare Taught Me the Importance of Screening | Jasmine Smith
A Cancer Scare Taught Me the Importance of Screening | Jasmine Smith
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The Importance of Cancer Screening | Pastor Steven Hargrove
The Importance of Cancer Screening | Pastor Steven Hargrove
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Eve’s Gleason 9 Prostate Cancer Story
Eve G., Prostate Cancer, Gleason 9 Symptom: None; elevated PSA levels detected during annual physicals Treatments: Surgeries (robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy & bilateral orchiectomy), radiation, hormone therapy
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Francina’s Stage 2B Breast Cancer Story
Francina B., Breast Cancer, Stage 2B Symptom: None Treatments: Surgery (lumpectomy, removal of cancerous sentinel nodes), chemotherapy, radiation
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Paula’s Stage 3 Colorectal Cancer Story
Paula C., Colorectal Cancer, Stage 3 Symptoms: Painful gas, irregular bowel movements, blood in stool, anemia, severe pain, weight loss, fainting spells Treatment: Surgery (tumor resection)
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Marsha’s Caregiver Story
Marsha Calloway-Campbell, Spouse of Myeloma Patient “Once you are taking care of someone with myeloma, be their advocate because it’s a journey. It can be challenging at times so they need somebody.”
