This Calgary couple is working to destigmatize cancer for Black Canadians

When Yinka Oladele’s husband was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2016, she automatically became his caregiver — but she struggled to find the information and resources needed to navigate his diagnosis as a Black patient.

She then made a vow: as soon as her husband was better, she would fill that gap by providing others with the resources, information and support they needed.

That led to the creation of the African Cancer Support Group, which is focused on helping patients, survivors and caregivers of African descent navigate the challenges associated with a cancer diagnosis.

“It is not your fault. It is nobody’s