Disparities in Gyn Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment - March 10, 2021 Chat

We are grateful that joining us for this month's chat on Disparities in Gyn Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment will be Washington University School of Medicine, gynecologic oncologist Dr. Dineo Khabele (@DKhabeleMD). The chat will be  held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 8pm ET (7pm CT, 5pm PT) which is our new time slot.

Using the following topic questions we will discuss factors that contribute to health care disparities in general and gyn cancer disparities in particular and examine what organizations and health care systems are doing now to reduce disparities and what role advocates can play in addressing disparities in our communities.

T1: What are cancer disparities? What factors can contribute to cancer disparities? 

T2a: What are some of the cancer disparities that show up in the diagnosis of gynecologic cancers? 

T2b: What are some of the cancer disparities that show up in the treatment for gynecologic cancers?

T3: Studies have found African-American women experience higher mortality from #endometrialcancer than any other group of women. What factors are researchers looking into to explain and address this disparity? 

T4: American Indians and Alaska Natives have higher incidence and mortality rates for cervical cancers and higher mortality for uterine cancer. What role does future research play in addressing disparities such as these?

T5: What are some population groups beyond racial and ethnic minorities for which cancer disparities in the U.S. exist?

T6: What are some resources and groups helping to address disparity and equity issues? How can advocates help to reduce gyn cancer health disparities in our own communities?

You can find an overview on the topic of Cancer Disparities from the National Cancer Institute at https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/understanding/disparities

Professional organizations in obstetrics and gynecology, including the SGO, have issued a Joint Statement of Collective Action Addressing Racism. The statement includes actions that can be taken - Collaboration, Education, Recognition and Scholarship, Inclusion, Caring for Patients, Policy and Advocacy. You may read the statement at https://www.sgo.org/news/joint-statement-collective-action-addressing-racism/

We hope you can join us in this important discussion. 

Dee and Christina
#gyncsm Co-founders 

PS: Don't forget the SGO Meeting (#SGOMtg) Virtual Meeting takes place from March 19-25. Register at https://www.sgo.org/events/annual-meeting/