Dr. Andrew Hertler on the Health Disparities Faced by Black Women With Ovarian Cancer

Dr. Andrew Hertler, oncologist and Chief Medical Officer of Evolent Health, spoke to DocWire News about why Black women with ovarian cancer are less likely to receive recommended treatments than white women. Recent research has revealed that Black women have lower incidence rates of ovarian cancer, but higher mortality rates. Dr. Hertler explains why these disparities exist, and what Black women can do to improve their survival rates.