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Talking to Kids About Mom’s Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Renu was reluctant to tell her two children she had breast cancer. When she did, she found it was the right thing for them — and for her.
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Unmet Needs: An Unfortunate Side Effect of MS on Care Partners

Fear, anger, guilt — there’s a range of real, raw emotions that come with caring for someone who has MS. But you don’t have to go it alone.
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MS as a Black Person: You’re Not Alone

While MS was long-believed to be a white person’s disease, newer research says it is just as common in Black people.
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MS Support Groups: Black Representation Matters

Joining a support group, especially one with other people who look like you, can help you feel less alone with MS.
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You Don’t Know Me: How MS Symptoms Impact How You’re Perceived

MS symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and walking issues can be misinterpreted by others and further complicate what life is like for Black people with MS.
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When MS Enters Relationships: The Care Partner Perspective

When a loved one is diagnosed with MS, everyone’s lives change in unexpected ways. For the MS care partner, these are choices and, often, sacrifices.
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Embracing People With Hepatitis C Who Inject Drugs

People who get hep C through IV drug use may also be incarcerated or unhoused. But a substance use disorder should not prevent them from receiving both dignity and treatment.
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Hep C and People of Color: Speaking Up and Speaking Out

Many people fear they’ll be stigmatized if they share they have hep C. But when they do speak up, they often feel empowered and supported.
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What’s Lacking in Hep C Care for People of Color

Racial disparities in healthcare are compounded for Black and Brown Americans with hepatitis C, who also face the stigma of an infection that’s often associated with drug use.
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Why People Who Inject Drugs and Their Doctors Shouldn’t Ignore Hep C

Over half of people who use IV drugs contract the hep C virus. Yet, because they have a substance use disorder, they often don’t receive the empathy or care that others do.
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People Who Have Injected Drugs Deserve Hep C Treatment, Too

People who contract hep C by using IV drugs benefit from highly effective antiviral medications, but they’re among the least likely to receive treatment.
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Pride and Prayer: Multiple Myeloma as a Black American

People in the Black community tend to be private about their health, and so many turn to their faith as the foundation of support when diagnosed with a disease like myeloma.
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The Power of Self-Advocacy for Multiple Myeloma

When Black people with myeloma are proactive — by doing research, questioning doctors, seeking second opinions — they’re more likely to get quality treatment.
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Why So Many in the Black Community Have Never Heard of Myeloma

Lack of awareness about multiple myeloma among Black people is alarming and potentially tragic, as it can lead to missed diagnoses and an increased risk of dying.
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Facing Racial Bias and Inequality as a Black Person With Multiple Myeloma

Black people often don’t receive the newest myeloma treatments or the opportunity to participate in life-saving clinical trials.
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8 Things People With Immune Thrombocytopenia Should Know

If you've been diagnosed with ITP here is what you need to know.
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5 Potential Health Benefits of Dry Brushing

Dry brushing is all the rage these days! Here are ways it may help you.
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Fake Tanning Dos and Don’ts

If you're looking for a summer glow year round, fake tanning is an option. It is important to educate yourself beforehand!
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Aromatherapy Tips for Beginners

Here are eight tips if you are getting into aromatherapy!
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10 Self-Care Tips to Help You Manage Immune Thrombocytopenia

Managing ITP includes taking care of yourself. Here is how!
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7 Signs and Symptoms of ITP

ITP can occur with no symptoms, but these are the ones to look out for.
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12 Foods to Eat or Avoid With Immune Thrombocytopenia

If you have ITP and aren't sure how to mange it through diet, this video is for you!
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