Under the Microscope: Uterine Cancer Disparities in Asian-American and Hispanic Patients

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the patterns and trends of uterine cancer among Asian subgroups living in the U.S. ͏    ͏    ͏    ͏    ͏    ͏    ͏    ͏    [SYNOPSI logo] [Dr image] Christy Walters Haygood, MD Gynecologic Oncology Specialist St. Dominic's Jackson Memorial Hospital Jackson, Mississippi Thursday, September 26, 2024 It is well known that disparities in uterine cancer outcomes exist among different racial groups in the United States, with the majority of data for Black patients. Additional important research has now been published showing such disparities for Asian-American and Hispanic patients. Some of these differences may be due to unmet financial needs, as documented in a study on crowdfunding for cancer care. Crucial research continues on the best ways to address the disparities in outcomes for endometrial cancer patients. Gynecologic Oncology [Uterine cancer among Asian Americans - Disparities & clinical characteristics.]( Gynecologic Oncology [Exploring U.S. Hispanic origin groups diagnosed with uterine cancer - Are there disparities?]( USA TODAY [This group of young women is seeing a staggering rise in uterine cancer. Experts don't know why.]( Gynecologic Oncology [Unmet financial needs among patients crowdfunding to support gynecologic cancer care.]( Gynecologic Oncology [Racial disparities in endometrial cancer: Where are we after 26 years?]( [A Property of Everyday Health group] © 2024 Everyday Health Media, LLC. MedPage Today is among the federally registered trademarks of MedPage Today, LLC, and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. You have received this email because you have registered to receive emails at www.medpagetoday.com, with the email address: {EMAIL} [Manage Email Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe](lst=Non Sold MPT Condition Alert_Oncology) | [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy Policy]( Technical Questions: feedback@medpagetoday.com 114 5th Avenue, 15th Floor New York, NY 10011