Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow

Multiple Myeloma: A ‘Silent Killer’ Of Black People

Colin Powell's death from complications of COVID-19 draws attention to the disproportionate effect multiple myeloma -- the blood cancer he…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
01.01.70
Granville Adams, actor

Actor Granville Adams Dies Of Cancer At 58

Actor Granville Adams died Sunday surrounded by his loved ones, family, and close friends. Adams, 58, was diagnosed with cancer…
by Bilal Morris
01.01.70
Howard University holds its' commencement ceremonies with famous alum Chadwick Boseman as guest speaker in Washington, DC.

Netflix Honors Chadwick Boseman With Namesake Scholarship

Following the renaming of its College Of Fine Arts center after late 'Black Panther' actor Chadwick Boseman, Howard University went…
by Keenan "HIGz" Higgins
01.01.70
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Prayers Up

Rep. John Lewis announces stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
by Aleia Woods
01.01.70
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Shaquille O'Neal's Sister Passes Away At 40

Ayesha Harrison-Jex was diagnosed with cancer 3 years ago.
by NewsOne Staff
12.18.91
Aretha Franklin's Birthday Celebration

Aretha Franklin’s Estate Supports Fund For Cancer Research

Aretha Franklin’s estate is backing a fund for pancreatic cancer research.
by NewsOne Staff
05.15.85
Doctor gives a red balloon to a little girl with cancer

Couple Opens Country’s First Black-Owned Cancer Center

A couple from Philadelphia opened the only Black-owned cancer center in the country.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
Bushwick Bill

Family Explains Bushwick Bill GoFundMe Controversy

The rapper passed away on June 9. He was only 52 years old.
by NewsOne Staff
07.09.81
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Students Host Hospital Prom For Friend With Cancer

A group of high school students from New York hosted a prom celebration at a hospital so their friend who…
by NewsOne Staff
03.09.81
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Legendary Rapper Bushwick Bill Dies At 52

The rapper was battling cancer.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
Kurtis Blow

Kurtis Blow Needs Open Heart Surgery, Wife Says

While rap music is a relatively young genre and typically associated with young people, Kurtis Blow’s grave condition was shining…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
11.30.52
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Rapper Bushwick Bill Diagnosed With Stage 4 Cancer

The rapper recently did in an interview about his diagnosis.
by NewsOne Staff
04.03.52
LA Apparel Industry Linked to Money Laundering

Tyrone Gayle, Kamala Harris' Press Secretary, Dies

He also worked for Tim Kaine and Hillary Clinton.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
Beyonce And Jay-Z 'On The Run II' Tour - New Jersey

Beyoncé And Jay Z Raise $6M For Non-Profit

Power couple Beyoncé and Jay Z helped raise $6 million for the non-profit City Of Hope.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
President Obama Delivers Remarks At The White House's International Jazz Day Concert

Vigil Held, Tribute Concert Planned For Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin was "gravely ill" as of Sunday night, according to a new report.
by NewsOne Staff
11.19.21
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Report: Joe Jackson Hospitalized With Terminal Cancer

He has been suffering for some time.
by Clarissa Hamlin
01.01.70
A man receiving a vaccine shot

Study: Oral HPV Is Prevalent Among Black Men

A new study shows Black men are at a higher risk of being affected by oral HPV infections.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
Yahoo Finance All Markets Summit

Daymond John Of Shark Tank Reveals Cancer Battle

On Wednesday morning, the founder of iconic hip-hop brand FUBU shared on Good Morning America that he was diagnosed with…
by Angela Bronner Helm
01.01.70
Keen eyes, steady hands

Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Amber Rachelle was 26 when she was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, which is aggressive and difficult to treat.
by Black Health Matters
11.28.05
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The News Of Charlie Murphy’s Death Shocked Hollywood

Sadly, comedian Charlie Murphy passed away on Wednesday after losing his battle with leukemia. Celebs and fans were shocked by…
by Kiyonna Anthony
12.22.05
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