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Dr. Victoria Vardell of the Huntsman Cancer Institute of Utah discusses her study where key findings reveal Black patients are less likely to receive a stem cell transplant (SCT) and encourages patients to ask questions of their providers until they have a complete understanding.

Dr. Sikander Ailawadhi of Mayo Clinic provides high-level highlights for multiple myeloma from the 61st American Society of Hematology (ASH) Meeting in Orlando, Florida.

Myeloma expert Dr. Sikander Ailawadhi of Mayo Clinic breaks down the importance of treatment adherence and disease management in multiple myeloma in order to get the maximum benefit. In Dr. Ailawadhi's own words: "In myeloma it has been shown again and again, if you use the right treatment for the right duration and you get a deep response, you are more likely to do better."

Respected myeloma expert, Dr. Ajay Kumar Nooka, provides an update from the 61st American Society of Hematology (ASH) meeting. Dr. Nooka shares why this is a good time in myeloma research and the important work that remains around myeloma treatment disparities for people of color.

Is the cost of care in treating multiple myeloma higher for certain populations? In this Diverse Health Hub interview, Dr. Sikander Ailawadhi of Mayo Clinic, discusses disparities around access to care in multiple myeloma from the 61st American Society of Hematology (ASH) Meeting in Orlando, Florida.