During Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month (September), Angeles Alvarez Secord, MD, MHSc, is featured in national media platforms, emphasizing awareness, and discussing the need for continued research and the progress made in gynecologic oncology. The internationally recognized clinician and researcher shares powerful conversations and strives to inform audiences of all ages and all demographics about trends in women's cancer diagnoses — and what the future could potentially look like for patients. Educating patients and the need for continued funding are at the forefront of what is needed to conquer the disease that many are unaware of until they, or a loved one, experience symptoms, she notes.
In a powerful conversation with journalist Katie Couric, Dr. Secord, who serves as Duke's director of gynecologic oncology clinical trials, shines a light on endometrial cancer. In the interview, she shares insights on early detection treatment options, and the importance of raising awareness for a cancer that affects thousands of women each year. The feature can be accessed here:
Finding Our Way Forward: Navigating the Emotional Journey of Endometrial Cancer
Dr. Secord also is featured in a nationally broadcast segment titled New Data Reveals Alarming Rise in Cancer Diagnoses for Younger Women.
