Publications by authors named "Aurora Leibold"
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- National data indicates that racial and ethnic minorities experience poorer outcomes in endometrial cancer (EC), prompting an analysis of patient outcomes within a large urban health system from 2007 to 2017.
- A retrospective chart review revealed Black patients faced lower overall survival rates and longer times from diagnosis to surgery, along with higher rates of persistent disease.
- The study highlights the need to address racial disparities by considering social determinants of health, as well as the complex interplay of biological, genetic, and social factors influencing outcomes in EC.
COVID-19 has transformed the care we provide to gynecologic oncology patients. In addition to directly impacting the diagnosis and treatment of women with gynecologic cancer, it has affected our patient's ability to undergo recommended surveillance and has made an impact on every caregiver providing care during this time. Herein we review the current literature on the impact of COVID-19 on gynecologic oncology and highlight new approaches and innovations that have resulted in gynecologic cancer care as a result of the pandemic.
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