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NCCU & UNC partnered to promote health and wellness in Black communities and to improve cancer awareness, prevention, and access to resources.

Healthy diet, stress management, and physical activity are additional areas of interest addressed on our page.

04/02/2026

Do you have questions about multiple myeloma? In this video, Dr. Joseph Mikhael, Medical Advisor for the International Myeloma Foundation, hosts a Q&A session to address common questions about multiple myeloma.

04/02/2026

𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝘆𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
✨There’s no guaranteed way to prevent multiple myeloma (MM), but you can take simple steps to help lower your cancer risk:

▪ Get to and stay at a healthy weight—research shows obesity can raise your MM risk and affect how the disease progresses.

▪ Eat a balanced diet and skip ultra-processed foods.

▪ Stay active and exercise regularly.

▪ Manage chronic conditions like diabetes and lupus.

▪ Limit exposure to radiation and chemicals like pesticides and fertilizers.

These healthy habits help reduce inflammation, boost your immune system, and lower your risk of cancers like multiple myeloma! 🌟

Want to learn more? Tap the links below! ⬇️

— Multiple Myeloma Prevention Resources: https://bit.ly/3XDxwQp

— National Institutes of Health/PubMed Study-PMID: 40468124. Unraveling Obesity & Multiple Myeloma: bit.ly/3OkC6kZ

Sources: American Cancer Society, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, International Myeloma Foundation

04/01/2026

𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝘆𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

About 1 in every 5 individuals diagnosed with MM in the U.S. is Black.

Black Americans are diagnosed at more than 2 times the rate of White individuals.

Black patients are often diagnosed about 5 years younger than other races/ethnicities.

Black individuals face the highest death rates of any racial group for MM.

Black Americans commonly experience considerable hurdles in healthcare, such as delays in diagnosis, longer waiting periods between diagnosis and treatment, and less access to newer, life-saving treatments.

🖤 It’s time to close the gap!

Learn more here:
- How Multiple Myeloma Affects People of Color: bit.ly/4saNHkB
- Multiple Myeloma Disparities in African Americans: bit.ly/3Ogdf1E

03/31/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝘆𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻

✨Did you know multiple myeloma (MM) can impact your brain? MM can cause "brain fog," memory issues, confusion, and fatigue—not by direct tumors, but through complications like high calcium levels from bone damage, reduced blood flow to the brain, or treatment side effects. Rarely, it can directly affect your nervous system, causing headaches, dizziness, or vision changes.

If you notice confusion, memory loss, or new nerve symptoms, talk to your doctor. You’re not alone — support is here for you!

Learn more: bit.ly/4m4HpBt

03/29/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗲𝘀
✨Spice up your weeknight dinners! Try some of EatWell’s favorite healthy chicken breast recipes — packed with protein, low in fat, and super easy to make. Perfect for busy nights and yummy enough for everyone to love!

Recipes include:
* 🧀 Mozzarella Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts
* 🌿 Pesto Chicken Pasta
* 🍋 Grilled Honey Chili Lime Cilantro Chicken
* 🍅 Salsa Fresca Chicken Bake
* 🌶️10-minute Cajun Bites

Want more? Grab all the recipes here 👉 bit.ly/4lXvLZ7

03/27/2026

𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝘆𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 & 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀

Did you know Multiple Myeloma (MM) may not show symptoms in its early stages? Sometimes, it’s discovered during routine blood tests when doctors find unusually high protein levels in your blood or urine.

Because MM starts in the bone marrow and weakens bones, chronic bone pain that gets worse over time is a common sign. This pain can happen anywhere, but often affects your back, hips, or skull. Even minor injuries can lead to broken bones if you have MM.

Feeling tired all the time—even after rest? This could be a symptom of MM, usually due to anemia (when your body doesn’t make enough red blood cells).

Want to learn more? Tap the link for more info on MM signs and symptoms: bit.ly/3T6sd8M

03/26/2026

🩸 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝘆𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 🩸

Multiple Myeloma (MM) is a blood cancer that develops in plasma cells, infection-fighting white blood cells produced in the bone marrow. When these cells become cancerous, they can crowd out healthy cells and create abnormal proteins, which can lead to serious complications like kidney failure, bone disease or fractures, anemia, and a higher risk of infections.

— MM affects the Black community at more than double the rate of White individuals. Black men and women also have the highest death rate from this cancer.

— Most people diagnosed with MM are over 65—the average age is 69.

— While MM isn’t curable, it is treatable—treatments can relieve symptoms, slow down the disease, and help patients live longer.

— Over 200,000 people in the U.S. are currently living with MM or are in remission. In 2026, about 36,000 new cases are expected to be diagnosed.

Find an overview of MM and Myeloma Kidney at these links:

— bit.ly/4bIUU6B

— bit.ly/47tpsqm

03/24/2026

✨𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀! ✨
1 in 5 colorectal cancer patients are now under 55, and it’s the #1 cause of cancer death among young adults. No matter your age, don’t ignore symptoms—get screened if you notice blood in your stool, stomach pain, or changes in your bathroom habits! Early action can save lives. Watch Dr. Cedrek McFadden break it down:

Learn why cases are rising and how you can protect yourself: bit.ly/40NKBYy

Sources: Cancer Research Institute, American Cancer Society, BlackDoctor.org

03/22/2026

🌺𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵, 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 & 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀—𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲!
Say goodbye to heavy winter meals and hello to delicious, colorful, light spring dinners! These healthy recipes make weeknight cooking fun and easy — from 15-minute Chicken Dijon to Chicken Fajita Bowls, or Mediterranean Shrimp and Vegetables. You can also skewer your veggies and grill them, or quickly sauté to keep them a little crunchy. 🌈🍽️

This collection features:
• Tasty meals with seasonal veggies like broccoli, peas, and asparagus.
• Meals with meat and vegetables roasted in a single sheetpan for low-effort cooking and easy cleanup
• Quick recipes that use fresh herbs, citrus, and zesty sauces.

These family-friendly dinners make healthy eating quick and easy all season long!

👉 Find recipes here: bit.ly/4rJvQ45

03/20/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗹 (𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻 & 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗹) 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀
Did you know that more than half of colorectal cancer cases are linked to lifestyle choices that are PREVENTABLE or CAN BE CHANGED to help reduce your chances of developing this cancer?

✨ There are also some RISK FACTORS YOU CAN'T CONTROL:
▪️ 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲/𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆: Black men and women have a higher risk of this cancer than most racial/ethnic groups.
▪️ 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 of colorectal cancer or polyps, especially close relatives (parents, siblings, children).
▪️ 𝗔𝗴𝗲: Most common after age 50, but cases are steadily rising in people younger than 50.
▪️ 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 of inherited syndromes like Lynch syndrome.
▪️ 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 of polyps or inflammatory bowel disease.
▪️ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 radiation treatment to the abdomen for another type of cancer.

If any of these apply to you, talk to your doctor about your risk and next steps.

Read more: bit.ly/4cTWUK9

Source: American Cancer Society

03/19/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿… 𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘁.

✨ Your daily diet matters! Diets high in red meats (beef, pork, lamb) or processed meats (burgers, bacon, hot dogs) and ultra-processed snacks (like chips, cookies, or sodas) can raise your chances of getting colorectal cancer.

𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸:
✔️ Focus on whole, nutrient-rich meals packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and lean protein.
✔️ Add more fruits, veggies, and whole grains to your plate.
✔️ Limit processed & red meats.
✔️ Cut back on ultra-processed snacks and sugary drinks.
✔️ Limit or avoid processed sugar (found in candy, soda, cereals, baked goods).
✔️ Limit or avoid alcohol.

Other key prevention strategies:
✔️ Maintain a healthy weight (Obesity is a major risk factor for this type of cancer.)
✔️ Exercise regularly
✔️ Get colorectal cancer screenings

Remember: Your plate can either promote disease… or help protect you. Choose wisely. 🥦

🔗 Read more at these links:
▪ bit.ly/4d0FTy1
▪ bit.ly/4uELG2l

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OUTREACH4HEALTH is a project developed by North Carolina Central University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center to educate and engage African Americans in activities to increase cancer prevention knowledge, reduce cancer-related risk factors, and improve access to life-saving information and resources. As part of a multidimensional strategy to reach minority populations, this project will use technology and social media, accessible by smartphone, to promote culturally appropriate messaging to decrease cancer health disparities and to support behavioral changes key to cancer prevention in Communities of Color.

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