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 survivalImportance of listening to Black patients to better diagnose ECFinancial and practical considerations regarding careHow to help empower Black patients in shared decision-making with their care teamPresenters:Leslie R. Boyd, MDAssociate ProfessorDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU Grossman School of MedicineDirector of Division of Gynecologic OncologyVice Chair of GynecologyDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyLaura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer CenterNew York University Langone HealthNew York, New YorkAdrienne Moore, RTPresident and Board MemberEndometrial Cancer Action Network for African-AmericansDirector of Peer Support, SISTER StudyResearch Coordinator, Gynecologic OncologyDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyUniversity of Washington School of MedicineSeattle, Washington

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