November 10, 2022

Why is The Breast Cancer Survival Rate Among Black Women So Low

Black women have a higher rate of breast cancer than White women, but they also have a lower survival rate. Dr. Shaina Rozell explains why this is the case. MD Newsline: Why is the breast cancer survival rate among black women so low compared to their White counterparts? Dr. Rozell: I think there are a...

Reasons Black Women are More Likely to Have Cancer That Metastasizes

We know that Black Women are more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer than White women.   But did you know that black women are also more likely to have cancer that metastasizes? In this article, we’ll look at the reasons why. MD Newsline: Why are women of color more likely to have cancer...

What Factors Affect The Severity and Rate of Vitiligo Progression

Vitiligo is a disease that causes patches of skin to lose pigment. It’s not contagious and isn’t life-threatening, but it can be very difficult to live with. In this interview, Dr. Martinez-Diaz discusses what factors affect the severity and rate of vitiligo progression. MD Newsline: What factors affect the severity and rate of vitiligo progression?...

Rate of Vitiligo Spread Alter Depending On Each Patient

Vitiligo is a condition in which patches of skin lose their pigment and appear white. It can be acquired or inherited. In this interview, Dr. Martinez-Diaz discusses whether the rate of vitiligo spread alters depending on each patient’s genetics or other factors. MD Newsline: Does the rate of vitiligo spread alter depending on the type...

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