The lethal disparity in endometrial cancer for Black women, with Dr Kemi Doll
05/16/25 • 30 min
Why are Black women are less likely to survive endometrial cancer? It’s a deep-seated inequality, and Dr Kemi Doll has been treating patients and studying it for years. She explains what endometrial cancer is, why this lethal disparity exists, and why she thinks Black women are the ‘canary in the coal mine’ in women’s health.
Show Notes:
More about Dr Kemi Doll - https://www.uwmedicine.org/bios/kemi-doll
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Why are Black women are less likely to survive endometrial cancer? It’s a deep-seated inequality, and Dr Kemi Doll has been treating patients and studying it for years. She explains what endometrial cancer is, why this lethal disparity exists, and why she thinks Black women are the ‘canary in the coal mine’ in women’s health.
Show Notes:
More about Dr Kemi Doll - https://www.uwmedicine.org/bios/kemi-doll
Subscribe to our newsletter for more on this episode: https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6
Want more Overlooked? Listen to this episode about mapping the ovaries next: https://overlooked.simplecast.com/episodes/mapping-the-ovaries-with-dr-kathleen-e-oneill
If you’re in New York City, come to our first listener ‘Meet & Greet’ at 787 Coffee in Manhattan on May 31st. Tickets are free but limited - register here. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/overlooked-podcast-meet-greet-tickets-1352683656229?aff=oddtdtcreator
LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR? Support the show by:
Leaving a review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you're listening.
Becoming a Patron - Overlooked is on Patreon, where you can and get rewards like merch, the ability to send in questions for expert guests, and a 'backstage pass' to the show.
New to Overlooked? Welcome. Overlooked was launched in 2023 to tell the story of ovarian cancer through one woman's story. In 2024 the show started to cover other overlooked topics in women's health - and there are many. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer.
EMAIL US: [email protected]
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Leaving a review on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you're listening.
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New to Overlooked? Welcome. Overlooked was launched in 2023 to tell the story of ovarian cancer through one woman's story. In 2024 the show started to cover other overlooked topics in women's health - and there are many. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer.
EMAIL US: [email protected]
FOLLOW US:
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