Oncology
Endometrial Cancer
Conference Reporter® Podcast: Addressing Disparities in the Management of Endometrial Cancer
Disparities in endometrial cancer care can contribute to delayed diagnosis, limited access to treatment, and worse outcomes, particularly among populations at higher risk for aggressive disease. In this podcast from the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting, Alexander B. Olawaiye, MD, FRCOG, FACOG, FACS, explores the factors driving inequities in endometrial cancer outcomes and discusses how increased awareness, community engagement, and the timely evaluation of symptoms may help improve patient care.
Following these presentations, featured expert Alexander B. Olawaiye, MD, FRCOG, FACOG, FASC, was interviewed by Conference Reporter Medical Director Noreen Iftikhar, MD. Clinical perspectives from Dr Olawaiye on these findings are presented here.
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