Oncology

Kimberly Alexander, Michelle Ware-Ivy and Marsha Calloway-Campbell learned firsthand that Black individuals develop multiple myeloma at higher rates. That’s why they joined Johnson & Johnson’s That’s My Word® health equity campaign, which builds awareness about the disparities surrounding this rare blood cancer.

Johnson & Johnson is restoring the true meaning of healthcare by developing advanced treatments and smarter and less invasive solutions for today’s most complex diseases.

Every year, roughly 2 million people in the U.S. are newly diagnosed with cancer. But a number of scientific breakthroughs—including ones made at Johnson & Johnson—have dramatically changed what kind of prognosis many of these patients will have.

Experts aren’t sure why, but sometimes changes in DNA can trigger cancer to grow and spread. For DNA Day learn all about gene mutations—and Johnson & Johnson’s work developing new therapies to target these specific types of cancer.

What once seemed like an out-of-reach goal may soon be within our grasp. Learn how Johnson & Johnson is working toward its vision of helping create a world without cancer.

Each year, more people die of lung cancer than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. Learn how Johnson & Johnson is dedicated to improving outcomes by integrating the company’s MedTech and Innovative Medicine expertise.

The goal of precision medicine is to develop individualized treatments based on a patient’s genetic profile. Here’s how Johnson & Johnson is harnessing this cutting-edge field of tailor-made medicine.

Learn about one patient’s journey toward getting an accurate diagnosis—and why it’s crucial to always advocate for your health.

As both a cancer survivor and caregiver, Shauna Smith knows the power of feeling supported when facing the disease. That’s why she founded Johnson & Johnson’s Cancer Focus Group—so every employee has somewhere to turn if they or someone they love is faced with a diagnosis.

When Craig was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, his wife Cara took on a new role: caregiver. For National Caregiver’s Day, she shares the challenges—as well as the triumphs—of this difficult journey.