List date(s) this work was published or aired.
4-May-11
Provide a brief synopsis of the story or stories, including any significant findings.
The story was sparked by new findings showing that African-American women with endometriosis are often misdiagnosed, and tend to live with chronic pelvic pain for years before diagnosis — many are never diagnosed. I highlight two African-American women living with endometriosis and its significant effects on their lives.
Explain types of documents, data or Internet resources used. Were FOI or public records act requests required? How did this affect the work?
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Explain types of human sources used.
Melanie Reyes and Arielle Dance, both endometriosis sufferers.
Results:
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Follow-up (if any). Have you run a correction or clarification on the report or has anyone come forward to challenge its accuracy? If so, please explain.
No.
Advice to other journalists planning a similar story or project.
We do so many stories on new findings or scientific research, but getting the human aspect of disease is so important. I am honored to be able to show the impact on these women’s lives.