Where women live may influence ovarian cancer survival, especially among Black women
A new study led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh found that women living in socially vulnerable communities face a 20% higher risk of death after an ovarian cancer diagnosis compared with women living in less vulnerable communities. The study, published today in JAMA Network Open, also found that Black women face a 45% higher risk of death than white women. Together, the findings…
A new study has found that women living in socially vulnerable communities may face a higher risk of death after an ovarian cancer diagnosis, with Black women experiencing the greatest disparity. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Alabama at Birmingham analyzed data from over 2,000 women with epithelial ovarian cancer and discovered that those residing in highly vulnerable neighborhoods had a 20% higher mortality risk.
Black women were 45% more likely to die than white women, even when living in similarly advantaged areas. The findings suggest that social factors, such as poverty, housing conditions, and transportation access, may play a significant role in the persistent racial disparities in ovarian cancer survival. The study highlights the need for targeted interventions, such as patient navigation programs and survivorship resources, to support patients at greatest risk and improve outcomes for all women, regardless of their race or neighborhood context.
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