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Do You Live Near a Cancer Hot Spot? A New Tox Map Lets You Know

Carcinogenic air pollution is often concentrated in communities of color.

Coming Full Circle: A Childhood Cancer Story About Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Seventeen years after two nurses saved a toddler with acute myeloid leukemia, a tweet revealed the depth of her parents’ gratitude.

Gene in Black People Can Result in Needless Bone Marrow Biopsies

The genetic variant frequently causes low white blood cell counts in African Americans who are otherwise healthy.

An image from the World Blood Donor Day 2021 video

World Blood Donor Day 2021: Give Blood and Keep the World Beating

Plus: Buy a “Queer Blood America” work by artist Jordan Eagles, who fights the FDA’s discriminatory ban on blood donors.

An image from the World Blood Donor Day 2021 video

U.S. Blood Donations Are Safe Under Current COVID-19 Screening Guidelines

After reviewing thousands of blood donations, researchers found no reason to alter current screening practices.

Through January 15, 2018, this video message will play in Times Square to teach young people about the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer

I saw blood in my poop. Is this a sign of cancer?

Bloody stools can be a sign of cancer, but not always.

Scientists Discover Way to Boost Universal Donor Blood

Transforming the more common type A blood into type O could build up blood supplies and reduce shortages around the globe.

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