CCO Oncology Podcast

Improving Care for Black Patients With Endometrial Cancer

Episode Summary

In this discussion between a gynecologic oncologist and patient advocate, learn key strategies for partnering with Black patients to improve the diagnosis and management of endometrial cancer.

Episode Notes

In this episode, Dr Leslie Boyd and Adrienne Moore, a patient advocate and endometrial cancer survivor, discuss how healthcare professionals can partner with Black patients to improve the diagnosis and management of endometrial cancer (EC). Topics include:

• Data on racial disparities in EC survival
• Importance of listening to Black patients to better diagnose EC
• Financial and practical considerations regarding care
• How to help empower Black patients in shared decision-making with their care team

Presenters:

Leslie R. Boyd, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Director of Division of Gynecologic Oncology
Vice Chair of Gynecology
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center
New York University Langone Health
New York, New York

Adrienne Moore, RT
President and Board Member
Endometrial Cancer Action Network for African-Americans
Director of Peer Support, SISTER Study
Research Coordinator, Gynecologic Oncology
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Washington School of Medicine
Seattle, Washington