Leukemia in Black Patients: The Survival and Donor-Match Gap
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Posted By: Will Moss on July 17, 2025 Black Americans are not always more likely to get leukemia, but when they do, they are more likely to die from it. Black patients face worse survival in AML and ALL, slower paths to diagnosis and transplant, and a stem-cell donor registry where their odds of a match are a fraction of a white⦠Originally published by Black Health By Black Health Editorial team Medically reviewed by Black Health Medical Editorial Board, Medical Advisory Board Photo: Klaus Nielsen If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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