Uterine Cancer Is on the Rise, Especially Among Black Women

The cancer will eventually become the third most common type among women, experts say. The mortality rate is highest among Black Americans.

“At every stage of diagnosis, there are different outcomes,” said Dr. Karen Knudsen, chief executive of the American Cancer Society. “Are they getting access to the same quality of cancer care?” She has called for more research into the factors driving the trends.

June 17, 2022 - The New York Times

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