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    Multiple Myeloma in Black and Hispanic Adults

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    How Is Multiple Myeloma Different for Black and Hispanic Populations?

    Despite advances in multiple myeloma treatment, Black and Hispanic people face unequal outcomes. Here are some reasons why and a way to bring about change.

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    Myths and Facts About Multiple Myeloma

    What do you know about multiple myeloma? Find out with this quiz.

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    Diversity in Clinical Research

    Learn why these disparities exist and what’s necessary to improve them.

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    The Role of Social and Economic Factors

    Multiple myeloma affects people of color at a greater rate than white Americans, but they don’t receive the same care. Here are some of the reasons why.

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    Equal Access to Treatment

    This is one of many factors that affect multiple myeloma’s impact on minorities.

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    How It Affects Minority Populations

    Race impacts when multiple myeloma is diagnosed, the time until treatment, and what treatments you’re offered. Here’s why -- and what you can do about it.

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    The Science Behind the Increased Risk for Black People

    Multiple myeloma impacts Black people at twice the rate of white people and at a younger age. What are the scientific reasons for these differences?

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    Diagnosis Timing and Its Impact on the Black Population

    Black people are twice as likely to die from multiple myeloma as white people. Find out why, and how early care can help Black people with MM live longer.

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    Quieting Your Mind When You Have Multiple Myeloma

    Angela Godoy is in remission from multiple myeloma and relies on her support system and yoga practice to find her calm.

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