Black Voices On Gynecologic Cancer: Understanding Experiences (BVOGUE)
Published September 16, 2024


The voices of Black patient advocates are often absent from research studies. By centering these voices, new strategies can be identified to address and positively impact disparities across the clinical care spectrum, from diagnosis to survivorship. The study aims to identify common and unique experiences of racism and bias among Black patients with gynecologic cancer. By discussing patients’ unmet needs, new research questions can emerge and influence clinical care procedures.
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