Endometrial Cancer

A Georgia Gynecologist Argues That Treating Endometriosis Isn’t A “One-And-Done” Deal

Women’s health has tremendously been undermined and overlooked in the healthcare system. In the doctor’s office, women are often not heard or seen. Even worse, Black women are rarely acknowledged.

Fortunately, doctors like Gynecologist Soyini Hawkins, who works at the Fibroid and Pelvic Wellness Center in the state of Georgia believe that women, especially Black women, deserve to be heard and treated as human beings. Taking things a step further, Hawkins believes that treating endometriosis isn’t a “one-and-done” deal, it’s a life-long process. In other words, the surgeon wants to provide her patients with long-term health options and help them reach their goals.

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When it comes to endometrial cancer, identifying symptoms and seeking help is especially important for the African American community. Did you know that only 53% of Black women are diagnosed with endometrial cancer (EC) at an early stage, when their cancer may be more treatable? NBCI is proud to support Spot Her®, an initiative brought to you by Eisai Inc. and advocacy groups Black Health Matters, Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE) and SHARE Cancer Support, to help empower women to spot the potential signs and symptoms of EC and consult with their healthcare providers.

Take steps to Spot Her at the Atlanta BeltLine Race/Walk on Saturday, July 16th . Register here: https://www.atlantatrackclub.org/2022-westside-beltline-5k-8k

Spot Her® materials shared by the National Black Church Initiative are created with funding and support from Eisai Inc.

LET'S TALK ABOUT ENDOMETRIAL CANCER

• What is ENDOMETRIAL CANCER?
• SPOT the signs
• What risk factors should you be aware of?

Spot Her Microsite Resource – This is a resource that is available for download on the Spot Her website. It can also be printed and shared.
Spot Her Fanny Pack Resource Card– This is the educational resource card that is inside the Spot Her fanny pack.
Spot Her Phase 2 Microsite– The microsite for Phase 2, includes an animated video, patient stories and educational literature around the symptoms and risk factors of endometrial cancer. While this microsite is close to being finalized for our phase 2 launch, we’d love to get your thoughts on potential improvements so we can consider your feedback for future evolutions of the program. The Spot Her video can be viewed on the live version of the site at www.SpotHerforEC.com

Meagan Good Shares Her Scare with Uterine Cancer to Encourage People to Spot theEarly Signs of Endometrial Cancer as Part of EISAI and Advocacy Partners’ SPOT HER® Campaign

After having a uterine cancer scare, Meagan understands firsthand the importance of maintaining routine exams, speaking to a doctor about any concerns, and educating herself and others about gynecologic health.

Images by William H Joseph

SPOT HER for Endometrial Cancer Slide Presentation

National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a faith-based organization of more than 150,000 churches partnered with FORCE, SHARE, Black Health Matters, and Eisai Inc. to address the disproportionate impact of endometrial cancer on African American and Latino women. NBCI and these partners have combined resources to raise awareness about the devastating impact of this disease on these communities.

• Recognizing and voicing gynecologic symptoms may help end the stigma around endometrial cancer.
• Increasing awareness about potential signs and risk factors is especially important for Black women, as they are often diagnosed at later stages and with more aggressive forms of uterine cancer compared to other ethnicities.
• Guides to help you clearly communicate your concerns with your doctor

Endometrial Cancer Health Sermon

"God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns." -Psalm 46:5

NBCI has provided to our churches a health sermon to deliver on the topic of endometrial cancer. We particularly want all of our ladies in the church to pay careful attention to this message, especially those who are considered post-menopausal. To bring your attention to this often unspoken, rarely discussed issue of endometrial cancer, the National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) has partnered with health organization to address the disproportionate impact that endometrial cancer has had on African American and Latino women.

• So, what is endometrial cancer?
• How do we spot the signs of endometrial cancer?
• Factors that might heighten your chance of being diagnosed with endometrial cancer

Follow this link to to download this Health Sermon so you can deliver it in your church!