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July 12, 2023 Gyn Cancer Research News

At this month’s chat, the #gyncsm community discussed gynecologic cancer research presented at the #SGOmtg and #ASCO23 meetings. We had eleven participants and you may find the transcript HERE and additional analytics HERE.

Below are some responses to our topic questions.

T1: What #SGOMtg presentations did you find most interesting? [Acronym buster: SGO = Society of Gynecologic Oncology]

T2: Which #ASCO23 studies do you think may be of most interest to patients? [Acronym buster: ASCO = American Society of Clinical Oncology]

T3: In the last year, have there been any practice-changing gyn cancer studies patients should know about? (cervical, endometrial/uterine, ovarian. vaginal, vulvar, or other)

T4: What are some of the "hot topics" in gynecologic cancer research currently?

T5: Both #ASCO23 and #SGOmtg held sessions on disparity and equity in cancer care. What was highlighted and how can we work to decrease disparities in gynecologic cancer care?

  • We can point out all the voices that are missing from conversations. 
  • It also feels like we've been talking about disparity and equity for years, but I do see more and more studies taking deep dives and it is great to see gyn-specific studies that are fully about disparities or at least have incorporated it into the research. #gyncsm
  • Disparity and Equity are complicated to study, but it is entirely possible to not only study but design practical interventions to address. It can seem daunting but when we include more voices we can go far
  • Should we treat Pacific Islanders the same as Asian population? https://twitter.com/dholakiamd/status/1640733888988213258

T6: Cancer drug shortages were highlighted at both #SGOMtg and #ASCO23. What resources for health care providers and patients are available?


Note there is no #gyncsm chat in August. Stay tuned for information about our next chat which will be held in September during Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month / Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.



See you in September,

Dee and Christina
Co-Moderators

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