Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.5.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Cancer Network You Belong Here ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.cancer-network.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Jennifer "Jenny" Trefzger (she/her)](https://www.cancer-network.org/jennifer-jenny-trefzger-she-her/) - Jennifer “Jenny” Trefzger (she/her)Jennifer "Jenny" Trefzger is a young-onset stage IV colorectal cancer survivor who received treatment in Montgomery County, Maryland and now lives in Lewes, Delaware. Diagnosed at age 23 in 2017, Jenny's cancer experience cannot be separated from her experiences growing up as an autistic transgender woman. Her story highlights the importance of - [Corvus (he/him)](https://www.cancer-network.org/corvus-he-him/) - Corvus (he/him) Transmasculine cancer survivor, Corvus, has seen how policy defines someone’s health journey. Anti-trans legislation has made it so that states like Pennsylvania seem like legislative “safe havens” for trans people. Corvus hopes more people will become better educated on trans issues and build more solidarity with trans people in the fight against anti-trans - [Auden (they/them/él)](https://www.cancer-network.org/auden-they-them-el/) - Auden (they/them/él) Auden, a civil rights attorney based in Washington, D.C., shares their experience navigating a cancer diagnosis as a transgender patient. Their story highlights critical gaps in provider knowledge, the impact of interrupted gender-affirming care, and the broader strain on LGBTQIA+ health systems—especially amid rising anti-LGBTQ legislation. This piece underscores a clear takeaway: culturally - [Press release: The LGBTQIA+ Cancer Network Condemns Supreme Court Ruling on Conversion Therapy](https://www.cancer-network.org/press-release-the-lgbtqia-cancer-network-condemns-supreme-court-ruling-on-conversion-therapy/) - For Immediate Release Contact: Dr. Scout, scout@cancer-network.org, 310-786-8500 The LGBTQIA+ Cancer Network Condemns Supreme Court Ruling on Conversion Therapy Executive Director’s Personal Experience Sheds Light on the Harm of Conversion Therapy Providence, Rhode Island - The following statement is attributable to our Executive Director, Dr. Scout: “As the Executive Director of The LGBTQIA+ Cancer - [Paula (she/her)](https://www.cancer-network.org/paula-she-her/) - Paula (she/her)Despite having symptoms of colorectal cancer for more than a year, Houston based Paula Chambers Raney was misdiagnosed repeatedly and sent home by health care professionals. At just 44 years old, it was a harrowing emergency room visit that would change her life forever. In this Frankly conversation, Paula discusses the challenges of public - [Ares (he/him)](https://www.cancer-network.org/ares-he-him-cloned/) - Ares (he/him)Ares is the outreach recruiter at the Akron AIDS Collaborative in Akron Ohio. Anti-trans legislation has devastated the safety and security of his community and taken away hard fought spaces for youth. His work is dedicated towards creating safe spaces the community needs to survive, thrive and grow in the midst of anti-trans legislation.“The - [Ash (he/they)](https://www.cancer-network.org/ash-he-they-cloned/) - Ash (he/they) Texas resident Ash Davidson, a transmasculine cancer survivor, has seen firsthand how anti-trans legislation creates roadblocks to life-saving care. Determined to make a difference, Ash is ready to join the fight against these harmful policies and ignite a movement that welcomes new voices. “These anti-trans health care laws and the rhetoric around them - [Daniel (he/him)](https://www.cancer-network.org/daniel-he-him/) - Daniel (he/him)Mexican American actor, activist and community leader, Daniel G. Garza opens up about how anal cancer and living with an ostomy bag has dramatically changed his sexual relationship with his partner — and when it comes to therapy, you can never get enough.“My whole gay, sexual life, I've been a bottom. That was a - [Press Release: OPEN LETTER ABOUT CORONAVIRUS AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES](https://www.cancer-network.org/press-release-open-letter-about-coronavirus-and-the-lgbtq-communities/) - For Immediate Release March 11, 2020 Contact: Scout, 401-267-8337, scout@cancer-network.org or Hector Vargas, hvargas@glma.org. OPEN LETTER ABOUT CORONAVIRUS AND THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES Over 100 Organizations Ask Media & Health Officials to Weigh Added Risk New York, NY - Over 100 national and local organizations have signed on to an open letter to health - [Ending the Invisibility: Organizations Call for Routine LGBTQI+ Data Collection](https://www.cancer-network.org/ending-the-invisibility-organizations-call-for-routine-lgbtqi-data-collection/) - We know almost nothing about COVID-19’s impacts on LGBTQI+ communities. We have a dearth of data on the impact of heart disease, cancer, tobacco use, diabetes, substance use, and any number of vital health issues on LGBTQI+ people. And we have almost no population-based data on intersex populations in the U.S. We need to be collecting voluntary SOGISC data from patients throughout every level of our health system. The failure of health institutions to routinely collect SOGISC data puts us at risk. - [Groundbreaking LGBTQ Cancer Survey Report Release](https://www.cancer-network.org/groundbreaking-lgbtq-cancer-survey-report-release/) - The National LGBT Cancer Network has released “Out: The National Cancer Survey”, the largest-ever LGBTQIA+ cancer survivor survey. The report is based on findings from over 2700 respondents across the United States, and is a massive step in understanding the ways in which LGBTQIA+ people experience cancer and cancer care. - [Recommendations Report for Cancer Screening & Care](https://www.cancer-network.org/we-joined-the-american-cancer-societys-national-consortium-for-cancer-screening-and-care/) - We joined The American Cancer Society National Consortium for Cancer Screening and Care Over half a million cancer screenings. That’s how many screenings LGBTQ+ people are estimated to have skipped since COVID-19 began. To change this, we joined The American Cancer Society's National Consortium in developing a new Consensus Recommendations Report to advance our recovery - [Press release: Open Letter](https://www.cancer-network.org/press-release-on-open-letter-to-health-education-corporate-government-other-policy-leaders/) - Press release on The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine' Open Letter to Health, Education, Corporate, Government & Other Policy Leaders Contact: Cathy Renna, crenna@thetaskforce.org, 917-757-6123 190 ORGANIZATIONS CALL FOR LGBTQI DATA COLLECTION AS NATIONAL ACADEMIES OF SCIENCES, ENGINEERING, AND MEDICINE (NASEM) RELEASES HISTORIC REPORT ON MEASURING SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, & GENDER IDENTITY Washington, - [Proposed Actions Menthol Ban](https://www.cancer-network.org/press-statement-proposed-menthol-ban/) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finally proposed ending the sale of menthol-flavored tobacco products! These products have disproportionately harmed Black and LGBTQ+ communities for decades. For these reasons, we need to make our voices heard and urge the FDA to follow through with the proposed policy to end menthol sales. We are gathering organizational - [Gutted Federal Tobacco Programs Will Cost Lives and Money](https://www.cancer-network.org/gutted-federal-tobacco-programs-will-cost-lives-and-money/) - Press Release Tobacco Control GuttedDownload - [Depression, Anxiety, and Dread Spiking Among Trans People after the Election: “My country is no longer the same.”](https://www.cancer-network.org/depression-anxiety-and-dread-spiking-among-trans-people-after-the-election-my-country-is-no-longer-the-same/) - Press Release Project LighthouseDownload - [Surgeon General’s New Report Highlights Tobacco Disparities & the Need to Eliminate Menthol and Other Flavored Tobacco Products](https://www.cancer-network.org/surgeon-generals-new-report-highlights-tobacco-disparities-the-need-to-eliminate-menthol-and-other-flavored-tobacco-products/) - Press Statement SGR Tobacco Disparities Report (1)Download - [LGBTQI+ Content at ASCO '24](https://www.cancer-network.org/lgbtqi-content-at-asco-24/) - Are you going to the largest cancer conference in the world, ASCO? Are you interested in eliminating LGBTQI+ cancer disparities? Then we are excited to tell you that ASCO '24 will have a historic level of sexual and gender minority related content and activities! To get updates before and during the conference, sign up here. - [Tell the Biden-Harris Administration to Protect LGBTQI Health](https://www.cancer-network.org/tell-the-biden-harris-administration-to-protect-lgbtqi-health/) - Share the links below to help spread the word! More information Background Information on Section 1557 of the ACA On July 25, 2022, the US Department of Health and Human Services announced a proposed rule implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). These regulations make clear that Section 1557 protects LGBTQI+ people from - [LGBTQ+ Joint Letter to FDA on Menthol](https://www.cancer-network.org/impact-of-menthol-on-tobacco-disparities-in-the-lgbtq-community/) - August 2, 2022 Dear Food & Drug Administration, According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, menthol continues to widen tobacco health disparities for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) communities.1 Tobacco use causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and accelerates HIV-related co-morbidities, an additional - [An Open Letter to Health, Education, Corporate, Government & Other Policy Leaders](https://www.cancer-network.org/an-open-letter-to-health-education-corporate-government-other-policy-leaders/) - March 9, 2022 An Open Letter to Health, Education, Corporate, Government & Other Policy Leaders: The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have just released the NIH-commissioned expert consensus study report on how to collect data on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersex status across domains that include clinical settings, population surveys, and - [A Guide to Best Practices in LGBTQIA+ Cultural Competency Training](https://www.cancer-network.org/a-guide-to-best-practices-in-lgbtqia-cultural-competency-training/) - [Biden’s Cancer Moonshot Initiative is Good News for LGBTQI People](https://www.cancer-network.org/biden-cancer-moonshot-initiative-is-good-news-for-lgbtqi-people/) - [Transgender Day of Remembrance 2021](https://www.cancer-network.org/transgender-day-of-remembrance-2021/) - Tyianna Alexander, Samuel Edmund Damián Valentín, Bianca “Muffin” Bankz, Dominique Jackson, Fifty Bandz… Today is National Trans Day of Remembrance, the day we honor and memorialize the trans people who were murdered in the last year. It is a time to consider how the number of trans people whose lives are tragically cut short each - [Menthol Ban](https://www.cancer-network.org/menthol-ban/) - PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2021 Contact: NFN Scout, 401-267-8337 LGBTQ+ Cancer Organization Applauds Biden Administration for Proposed Menthol Ban The following statement can be attributed to NFN Scout, Executive Director, National LGBT Cancer Network “If you don’t smoke, you may not realize menthol is the mint flavoring added to make cigarettes seem - [Hundreds of Organizations Back Dr. Rachel Levine’s Nomination to be Assistant Secretary of Health](https://www.cancer-network.org/hundreds-of-orgs-back-drlevines-nomination/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2021 CONTACT: Scout, MA, PhD (he/him)Executive Director, National LGBT Cancer Network401.267.8337scout@cancer-network.org Stephen Jiwanmall (he/him)Communications Manager, Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center850.445.1372Stephen@bradburysullivancenter.org Hundreds of Organizations Back Dr. Rachel Levine’s Nomination to be Assistant Secretary of Health More than 350 groups have signed a letter in support of President Biden’s nominee. Following the historic - [Organizations Call for LGBTQI Data Collection & Targeted Outreach in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Efforts](https://www.cancer-network.org/organizations-call-for-lgbtqi-data-collection-targeted-outreach-in-covid-19-vaccine-distribution-efforts/) - December 22, 2020 For immediate release Press Contact: Jewel Addy, Director of Communications 202-204-5531 | jaddy@whitman-walker.org Organizations Call for LGBTQI Data Collection & Targeted Outreach in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Efforts LGBTQI health, policy and service organizations urge Association of State and Territorial Health Officers (ASTHO) to ensure outreach to LGBTQI communities and include sexual orientation - [NEW NATIONAL LGBTQI+ CANCER SURVIVOR SURVEY LAUNCHES](https://www.cancer-network.org/new-national-lgbtqi-cancer-survivor-survey-launches/) - September 17, 2020 Contact: Scout, executive director, LGBT Cancer Network scout@cancer-network.org 401-267-8337 NEW NATIONAL LGBTQI+ CANCER SURVIVOR SURVEY LAUNCHES Findings will inform a variety of providers on creating welcoming care NEW YORK CITY—Despite a sharp increase in demand for LGBTQI+ trainings for medical providers, there are fewer resources documenting the types of experiences this set - [Open Letter from Allied Health Disparity Networks on Racism, Police Brutality, and Health Equity](https://www.cancer-network.org/open-letter-from-allied-health-disparity-networks-on-racism-police-brutality-and-health-equity/) - We, along with other allied Health Disparity Networks, assert: "Until racism, sexism, classism, transphobia, homophobia, islamophobia, xenophobia, and all other systems of oppression are completely and permanently dismantled, we see constitutionally-protected protesting as a public health imperative". - [A New Chapter at the National LGBT Cancer Network](https://www.cancer-network.org/a-new-chapter-at-the-national-lgbt-cancer-network/) - For more information, contact: Brenda Thompson, 512-461-5644 brenda@brendathompson.com National LGBT Cancer Network founder, Liz Margolies, steps down from executive director role. May 18, 2020 NEW YORK CITY—Liz Margolies, who founded the National LGBT Cancer Network, the first and only nonprofit organization in the country to address the cancer-related needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and - [USA Today Article: LGBTQ Americans are getting coronavirus, losing jobs. Anti-gay bias is making it worse for them.](https://www.cancer-network.org/usa-today-article-lgbtq-americans-are-getting-coronavirus-losing-jobs-anti-gay-bias-is-making-it-worse-for-them/) - Our Deputy Director, Scout, was featured in this USA Today article stating, "No one's measuring our outcomes, which, in my mind, is people in the health care system forcing us back in the closet." Read the Article Here! - [Emerging Issues in Commercial Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Social Media Toolkit](https://www.cancer-network.org/emerging-issues-in-commercial-tobacco-use-prevention-and-cessation-social-media-toolkit/) - Check out this Social Media Toolkit aimed at helping you reach diverse communities and advancing Health Equity! This was created in collaboration with the George Washington University Cancer Center and the National Networks for Advancing Health Equity. - [Cure Podcast: Looking Out for the LGBT Cancer Community](https://www.cancer-network.org/cure-podcast-looking-out-for-the-lgbt-cancer-community/) - “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, spoke with National LGBT Cancer Network Deputy Director Scout about what he and his team are doing to help shed light on the unique issues faced by LGBT patients with cancer and to help them navigate a global pandemic too. Listen to the Podcast Here! - [QVoice News Article: COVID-19: LGBTQ community kept in closet by public health officials](https://www.cancer-network.org/qvoice-news-article-covid-19-lgbtq-community-kept-in-closet-by-public-health-officials/) - "A virus may not discriminate, but preloaded health disparities do and the results can be tragic." Our Deputy Director, Scout, lays bare the need for LGBTQ+ data collection in this Op-Ed! Read it here: Read the Article Here! - [BREAKING: New LGBTQ+/COVID-19 Open Letter + shareables](https://www.cancer-network.org/breaking-new-lgbtq-covid-19-open-letter-shareables/) - [LGBTQ+ AND ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS ISSUE SECOND OPEN LETTER URGING DECISIVE ACTION TO PREVENT COVID-19 DISCRIMINATION](https://www.cancer-network.org/lgbtq-and-allied-organizations-issue-second-open-letter-urging-decisive-action-to-prevent-covid-19-discrimination/) - For Immediate Release April 21, 2020 Contact: Scout, 401-267-8337, scout@cancer-network.org or Jewel Addy, 202-204-5531, jaddy@whitman-walker.org LGBTQ+ AND ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS ISSUE SECOND OPEN LETTER URGING DECISIVE ACTION TO PREVENT COVID-19 DISCRIMINATION 170 Organizations Highlight Need for Nondiscrimination, Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Data Collection, and More Help for Economically Devastated Communities Washington, DC – One hundred - [New COVID LGBTQ+ Shareables](https://www.cancer-network.org/new-covid-lgbtq-shareables/) - [New COVID LGBTQ+ Resources: 2 Webinars + Story Portal Launches](https://www.cancer-network.org/new-covid-lgbtq-resources-2-webinars-story-portal-launches/) - [March 2020 NETWORK UPDATES & NEWS](https://www.cancer-network.org/march-2020-network-updates-news/) - [New Resource & Surgeon General's Report](https://www.cancer-network.org/new-resource-surgeon-generals-report/) - [National Launch: State Scorecards](https://www.cancer-network.org/national-launch-state-scorecards/) - [Let the Pride Love Fly Times Square Campaign](https://www.cancer-network.org/let-the-pride-love-fly-times-square-campaign/) - For Immediate Release January 8, 2020 For More Information Contact: Scout, 401-267-8337, scout@cancer-network.org HUGE QUEER HEALTH MESSAGE DEBUTS ON TIMES SQUARE After Historic Year of Discrimination LGBTQ People Are Especially Vulnerable New York, NY—2019 was a historic year in terms of federal initiatives aimed at allowing LGBTQ health discrimination. Some of these policies have resulted - [2019 Highlights!](https://www.cancer-network.org/2019-highlights/) - [Cancer Care in the LGBT Community](https://www.cancer-network.org/cancer-care-in-the-lgbt-community/) - [National LGBTQ Cultural Competency Standards](https://www.cancer-network.org/national-lgbtq-cultural-competency-standards/) - [Amicus Brief](https://www.cancer-network.org/amicus-brief/) - On September 12th 2019, we filed an amicus brief in the New York cases challenging the “conscience rule” as well as in the parallel California cases. In early November, courts in both New York and Washington state vacated the rule, which was set to go into effect late this month. In the New York case, - [Impact of Menthol on Tobacco Disparity Populations](https://www.cancer-network.org/impact-of-menthol-on-tobacco-disparity-populations/) - [September Webinar Reminder](https://www.cancer-network.org/webinar-reminder-new-resource/) - [Highlights from the 2019 National Conference on Tobacco or Health (NCTOH)](https://www.cancer-network.org/highlights-from-the-2019-national-conference-on-tobacco-or-health-nctoh-2/) - Staff from the National LGBT Cancer Network are attending the 2019 NCTOH in Minneapolis, MN. Thanks to the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) we were able to award three scholarships to members of our community. Our scholars will be blogging from NCTOH, sharing conference highlights from their perspectives. [callouts] The views, information, or - [See you in Minneapolis!](https://www.cancer-network.org/newsletter-august-19th-2019/) - [New Queer Tips and Cancer Screening Ads](https://www.cancer-network.org/newsletter-july-18th-2019/) - [Pride digest week 4](https://www.cancer-network.org/newsletter-june-28th-2019/) - [Pride digest week 3 & webinar reminder](https://www.cancer-network.org/newsletter-june-21st-2019/) - [Pride Digest: Second week of Pride month and our members are werking!](https://www.cancer-network.org/newsletter-june-12th-2019/) - [Happy Pride! We are Out Proud Free](https://www.cancer-network.org/newsletter-may-31st-2019/) - [We want to know what you're doing for Pride](https://www.cancer-network.org/newsletter-may-23rd-2019/) - [Just in time for Pride! " Out Proud Free"](https://www.cancer-network.org/newsletter-may-17th-2019/) - [Customizable Queer ads supporting TIPS & our May webinar](https://www.cancer-network.org/newsletter-may-10th-2019/) - [Enhancing Cancer Survivorship among LGBTQ Individuals: A Guide for Comprehensive Cancer Control Programs](https://www.cancer-network.org/newsletter-march-28th-2019/) - [New customizable images for your social media.](https://www.cancer-network.org/newsletter-march-19th-2019/) - [When Patients Identify as Gay, Lesbian, or Transgender, Cancer Care May Be Less Than Ideal](https://www.cancer-network.org/when-patients-identify-as-gay-lesbian-or-transgender-cancer-care-may-be-less-than-ideal/) - Transgender patients are at least 50 percent less likely to be screened for certain cancers. Most oncologists say they don’t know enough about how to treat patients in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community, according to new research published January 16, 2019, in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. But most are also interested in - [New resource: LGBTQ Data Collection Justification Paper](https://www.cancer-network.org/newsletter-february-28th-2019/) - [Webinar: The Role of Electronic Health Records in LGBTQ Cancer Surveillance](https://www.cancer-network.org/newsletter-february-8th-2019/) - [A message from Dr. Amari Pearson-Fields](https://www.cancer-network.org/newsletter-january-30th-2019/) - [Cancer care has a long way to go to meet LGBTQ patient's needs](https://www.cancer-network.org/cancer-care-has-a-long-way-to-go-to-meet-lgbtq-patients-needs/) - The LGBTQ population’s health care needs are often different from those of cis-hetero patients, including when it comes to cancer detection and treatment. Sexual and gender minority individuals are at higher risk for certain cancers, and barriers to health care for this group are well-documented — but even when these patients make it to the - [Chris Harris Tribute Fund](https://www.cancer-network.org/chris-harris-tribute-fund/) - Donate to the Chris Harris Fund Here! Christian Harris, born in Providence, RI on December 23, 1967 to Beverly Boulton Cottam of Boynton Beach, FL and the late Robert L. Harris of South Kingstown, RI, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and close friends on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 “What’s up, ProviDANCE?” is - [LGBTQ cancer survivors have something to tell you.](https://www.cancer-network.org/newsletter-december-21st-2018/) - [Getting ready for CDC's Year of Cessation](https://www.cancer-network.org/newsletter-december-12th-2018/) - [Should Doctors Ask Patients About Their Sexual Orientation?](https://www.cancer-network.org/should-doctors-ask-patients-about-their-sexual-orientation/) - Is the Topic Too Personal? Doctors ask their patients a lot of highly personal questions. They'll tackle serious topics such as domestic violence and depression, and have no problem asking their patients potentially embarrassing questions about bowel movements and menstrual cycles. But when it comes to gender identity and sexual orientation, many doctors avoid the - [Conversation with Stupid Cancer](https://www.cancer-network.org/conversation-with-stupid-cancer/) - Matthew Zachary of Stupid Cancer interviews our Executive Director Liz Margolies - [Clinical Oncologists Lead the Movement to Improve Cancer Care for LGBT People](https://www.cancer-network.org/clinical-oncologists-lead-the-movement-to-improve-cancer-care-for-lgbt-people/) - Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) cancer patients (and those who love them) experience extra challenges after diagnosis and continuing many years post treatment. There is research to show that LGBT cancer survivors report lower satisfaction with their cancer care than heterosexual survivors and these differences extend to their quality of life following treatment. Lesbian - [Leveling the Playing Field for LGBT Patients](https://www.cancer-network.org/leveling-the-playing-field-for-lgbt-patients/) - Imagine that you find a lump under your skin, or that you’re having trouble breathing, or are in pain. You’re afraid you might have a serious health problem — possibly cancer — but you’re also reluctant to go to the doctor. Why might you postpone or avoid contact with the health care system? Maybe you - [‘Negative experiences,’ lack of research impede cancer care in LGBTQ community](https://www.cancer-network.org/negative-experiences-lack-of-research-impede-cancer-care-in-lgbtq-community/) - Upon receipt of a cancer diagnosis, bias and judgement from medical providers should not be a concern for patients. However, research has shown that patients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) regularly experience increased anxiety and fear discrimination in medical situations. LGBTQ cancer survivors consistently report lower satisfaction with medical care, - [The Same, Only Scarier -- The LGBT Cancer Experience](https://www.cancer-network.org/the-same-only-scarier-the-lgbt-cancer-experience/) - Getting a diagnosis of cancer is frightening for everyone. But for many lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) patients, the immediate concerns about treatment options and survival are compounded by an additional set of worries: “Should I come out to my healthcare providers?” “Will I be safe if I do?” “Will my chosen family be - [Adapting Cancer Care for the LGBT Community](https://www.cancer-network.org/adapting-cancer-care-for-the-lgbt-community/) - While cancer does not know sexual orientation or gender preference, health care providers do, and this can often create barriers for certain patients. At the 2016 Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) 41st Annual Congerss, Liz Margolies, LCSW, founder and executive director of the National LGBT Cancer Network, spoke about the problems members of the lesbian, gay, - [Avoid turning off LGBTQ patients, prevent lawsuits with ‘cultural competency’](https://www.cancer-network.org/avoid-turning-off-lgbtq-patients-prevent-lawsuits-with-cultural-competency/) - by Roy Edroso A pending law in the District of Columbia underlines your obligation to proactively guard against discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) patients — or risk alienating patients or even legal trouble. On Feb. 2, the D.C. Council passed the LGBTQ Cultural Competency Continuing Education Amendment Act of 2015, requiring - [What in the World Is LGBT Cultural Competence, Anyway?](https://www.cancer-network.org/what-in-the-world-is-lgbt-cultural-competence-anyway/) - I applaud the recent news out of D.C.; their City Council unanimously approved a bill requiring that all continuing education programs for licensed health care professionals include LGBT-related "cultural competency" training. Before we rush to train health care providers, I recommend we slow down and ask the big questions. What do we mean by LGBT - [Support Groups for Survivors: Commemorating National Minority Cancer Awareness Week](https://www.cancer-network.org/support-groups-for-survivors-commemorating-national-minority-cancer-awareness-week/) - In 2013, the National LGBT Cancer Network and LGBT HealthLink surveyed over 300 LGBTQ-identified cancer survivors and found that, overwhelmingly, our communities needed LGBTQ-targeted support. Mainstream, “straight-identified” cancer support groups too often left our people’s cancer experiences shut out of the dialogue. LGBTQ survivors also told us that doctors were not open enough to our - [Benny’s World](https://www.cancer-network.org/bennys-world/) - [Social Support, Self-Rated Health, and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Identity Disclosure to Cancer Care Providers](https://www.cancer-network.org/social-support-self-rated-health-and-lesbian-gay-bisexual-and-transgender-identity-disclosure-to-cancer-care-providers/) - [Cancer Network for LGBT Community](https://www.cancer-network.org/cancer-network-for-lgbt-community/) - [Welcoming LGBT Patients to Your Practice](https://www.cancer-network.org/welcoming-lgbt-patients-to-your-practice/) - [The Psychosocial Needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender Patients With Cancer](https://www.cancer-network.org/the-psychosocial-needs-of-lesbian-gay-bisexual-or-transgender-patients-with-cancer/) - [Families of Choice; Sources of Support for LGBT Cancer Survivors](https://www.cancer-network.org/families-of-choice-sources-of-support-for-lgbt-cancer-survivors/) - [National LGBT Cancer Network Wants You To Get Screened](https://www.cancer-network.org/national-lgbt-cancer-network-wants-you-to-get-screened/) - [Meeting the Needs of LGBT Cancer Patients](https://www.cancer-network.org/meeting-the-needs-of-lgbt-cancer-patients/) - [When It Comes To LGBT Health, I'm Putting My Database Where My Mouth Is](https://www.cancer-network.org/when-it-comes-to-lgbt-health-im-putting-my-database-where-my-mouth-is/) - [Liz Margolies, Champion of Change](https://www.cancer-network.org/liz-margolies-champion-of-change/) - [Combating Cancer in the LGBT Community](https://www.cancer-network.org/combating-cancer-in-the-lgbt-community/) - [Cancer in the LGBT Community](https://www.cancer-network.org/cancer-in-the-lgbt-community/) - [Op-ed: If Lesbians Are More at Risk for Cancer, Do Something](https://www.cancer-network.org/op-ed-if-lesbians-are-more-at-risk-for-cancer-do-something/) - [A Conversation with Liz Margolies, LCSW](https://www.cancer-network.org/a-conversation-with-liz-margolies-lcsw/) - [HHC/National LGBT Cancer Network Press Conference](https://www.cancer-network.org/hhcnational-lgbt-cancer-network-press-conference/) - [A Prescription for Healthcare Equality](https://www.cancer-network.org/a-prescription-for-healthcare-equality/) - [For Public Hospital Employees, New Training on Gay Patients](https://www.cancer-network.org/for-public-hospital-employees-new-training-on-gay-patients/) - [New Program Attempts To Eliminate Barriers For LGBT Patients](https://www.cancer-network.org/new-program-attempts-to-eliminate-barriers-for-lgbt-patients/) - [Creating Healthy Lives: Breast Cancer Support for Lesbians and Bisexual Women and their families](https://www.cancer-network.org/creating-healthy-lives-breast-cancer-support-for-lesbians-and-bisexual-women-and-their-families/) - Executive Director, Liz Margolies, speaks on a lesbian cancer panel at Gilda's Club Delaware Valley - [Executive Director, Liz Margolies, on Heath Riddles, a public affairs radio program in Austin](https://www.cancer-network.org/executive-director-liz-margolies-on-heath-riddles-a-public-affairs-radio-program-in-austin/) ## Pages - [Home](https://www.cancer-network.org/) - The Cancer Network connects LGBTQIA+ patients, caregivers, & professionals to information, peer support, & training to make cancer care affirming & equitable. - [Treatment Providers](https://www.cancer-network.org/treatment-providers/) - Our Welcoming Treatment Provider Directory lists medical professionals who are culturally competent in the care of LGBTQIA+ folks & care about your health. - [Screening Providers](https://www.cancer-network.org/screening-providers/) - Welcoming Screening ProvidersUse our directory to find an LGBTQIA+ welcoming screening provider.Welcoming Screening Provider Directory​Our Welcoming Screening Provider Directory is a listing of medical professionals who are culturally competent in the care of LGBTQIA+ folks and care about your health.Our provider directory is a national listing of primary care doctors and cancer screening and treatment - [Support Group Registration](https://www.cancer-network.org/support-group-registration/) - [Celebration of Queer Joy](https://www.cancer-network.org/celebration-of-queer-joy/) - CELEBRATION OF QUEER JOYCELEBRATION OF QUEER JOYASCO 2027ASCO 2027What is celebration of queer joy?LET’S CELEBRATE! In a field often centered on clinical outcomes, Celebration of Queer Joy highlights the human side of cancer care — identity, belonging, resilience, and the importance of affirming spaces throughout the cancer journey. WHERE Chicago WHEN ASCO 2027 WHAT Queer - [About the Cancer Network](https://www.cancer-network.org/about-the-cancer-network/) - The Cancer Network is committed to advancing health equity by supporting LGBTQIA+ people, caregivers, and providers navigating cancer. - [Know & Glow - HPV Info](https://www.cancer-network.org/know-glow-hpv-info/) - Know & GlowHPV is a common virus with significant cancer impacts in LGBTQIA+ communities. Learn about screening and prevention to stay ahead of risk.Take The HPV Risk AssessmentWhat Is HPV?Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common virus spread through skin-to-skin sexual contact. HPV infection can lead to cancer (cervical, vaginal, vulvar, anal, penile, throat, etc.) - [For Patients, Caregivers, and Survivors](https://www.cancer-network.org/for-patients-caregivers-and-survivors/) - The Cancer Network provides resources and community support for LGBTQIA+ people navigating cancer and those who love them. - [Breast/Chest Cancer](https://www.cancer-network.org/breast-chest-cancer/) - Breast/Chest CancerKnow your body. Know your risk. Take your next step.Breast/chest cancer can affect people of many genders. Learn what to watch for, when screening may help, and what you can do to care for your health. Take the Cancer Risk AssessmentFind an LGBTQIA+-affirming screening providerWhat Is Breast/Chest Cancer?Breast/chest cancer starts when cells in breast/chest - [Breast/Chest Cancer At Risk](https://www.cancer-network.org/breast-chest-at-risk/) - You May Be at Higher RiskBased on your responses to the previous questions, you may be at higher risk for breast/chest cancer. The best way to protect yourself is to combine prevention, screening, and early treatment. Below are ways you can help prevent or detect Breast/Chest cancer.GET YOUR ANNUAL MAMMOGRAM BEFORE AGE 40ASK YOUR DOCTOR - [Breast/Chest Cancer At Low Risk](https://www.cancer-network.org/breast-chest-at-low-risk/) - You are at Low RiskBased on your responses to the previous questions, you are at low risk for Breast/Chest cancer. The best way to protect yourself is to combine prevention, screening, and early treatment. Below are ways you can help prevent or detect Breast/Chest cancer.KNOW YOUR FAMILY HISTORYMAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE Eat a healthy diet. - [Our Stories](https://www.cancer-network.org/our-stories/) - Explore stories from LGBTQIA+ cancer survivors and caregivers — real voices sharing what it means to navigate cancer and identity. - [For Communities](https://www.cancer-network.org/for-communities/) - The Cancer Network provides resources to strengthen LGBTQIA+ inclusive cancer care, policy, and partnerships. We support the LGBTQIA community - [Pride Toolkit](https://www.cancer-network.org/pride-toolkit/) - Pride ToolkitReal answers and tools for LGBTQIA+ communitiesLGBTQIA+ Pride Month is a time to recognize, celebrate, and uplift LGBTQIA+ communities. While Pride is often marked in June, the commitment to equity, visibility, and care continues year-round. It is also an opportunity to focus on health—supporting efforts to reduce tobacco use, improve well-being, and address inequities - [Cancer Toolkits](https://www.cancer-network.org/cancer-toolkits/) - Cancer ToolkitsTools You Can Use. Lives You Can Change.Knowledge is power—and these free resources put it directly into the hands of organizations working to improve health in their communities.Whether you’re educating patients, engaging community members, presenting to stakeholders, or sharing information online, these ready-to-use social media and digital advertising materials are designed to raise awareness, - [Ovarian & Prostate Cancer Toolkit](https://www.cancer-network.org/ovarian-prostate-cancer-toolkit/) - Ovarian & Prostate Cancer ToolkitReal answers and tools for LGBTQIA+ communitiesOvarian and prostate cancers affect many individuals—but access to prevention, screening, and care is not equal for everyone. For LGBTQIA+ communities, research gaps, barriers to affirming care, and limited inclusive guidelines can impact early detection, treatment, and outcomes. Our materials are here to help organizations - [Join Our Team](https://www.cancer-network.org/join-our-team/) - JOIN OUR TEAMThank you for your interest in working with us! The Cancer Network is a global, fully-remote nonprofit that works to improve the lives of LGBTQIA+ cancer survivors and those at risk by educating our communities about how to minimize our cancer burden; training healthcare providers to be more welcoming; and advocating for an - [Endometrial Cancer Toolkit](https://www.cancer-network.org/endometrial-cancer-toolkit/) - Endometrial Cancer ToolkitReal answers and tools for LGBTQIA+ communitiesEndometrial cancer develops in the lining of the uterus and is one of the most common gynecologic cancers in the United States. For some LGBTQIA+ individuals, barriers to affirming healthcare can make it harder to access preventive care and timely diagnosis. Our toolkit is here to help - [Lung Cancer Toolkit](https://www.cancer-network.org/lung-cancer-toolkit/) - Lung Cancer ToolkitReal answers and tools for LGBTQIA+ communitiesLGBTQIA+ communities face higher smoking rates, barriers to care, and lower access to screening—all of which increase risk. Improve access to care and prevention with these free resources. Tools You Can Use. Lives You Can Change.Headline Lung Cancer Screening Is Easier Than You Think Description Quick, painless, - [Colorectal Cancer Toolkit](https://www.cancer-network.org/colorectal-cancer-toolkit/) - Colorectal Cancer ToolkitReal answers and tools for LGBTQIA+ communitiesColorectal cancer prevention and screening work only goes so far if LGBTQIA+ communities are left out of it. These ready-to-use materials help your organization close that gap — raising awareness, encouraging screening, and connecting community members to affirming care. Learn More About Colorectal Cancer Prevention & Screening - [Tobacco Cessation Toolkit](https://www.cancer-network.org/tobacco-cessation/) - Tobacco Cessation ToolkitReal answers and tools for LGBTQIA+ communitiesQuitting tobacco is one of the most powerful steps a person can take to improve their health. For LGBTQIA+ communities, tobacco cessation is about reclaiming narratives, reducing harm, and creating space for longer, healthier, and more joyful lives. These ready-to-use materials are a great start to helping - [Vaping Toolkit](https://www.cancer-network.org/vaping-toolkit/) - Vaping ToolkitReal answers and tools for LGBTQIA+ communitiesVaping isn’t harmless—especially for young people. Nicotine can interfere with brain development during adolescence, affecting attention, learning, and impulse control. It also changes the brain in ways that make addiction more likely—and harder to break. These materials are excellent resources to promote healthy breathing. Tools You Can Use. - [LGBTQIA+ Training & Cultural Humility Courses](https://www.cancer-network.org/cancer-trainings-technical-assistance/) - Bring expert LGBTQIA+ training and cultural humility courses to your healthcare organization or community. Free, actionable toolkits and modules available. - [Cancer Support](https://www.cancer-network.org/cancer-support/) - These groups connect you with others in the LGBTQIA community who truly get it — whether you’re newly diagnosed, in treatment, or long past it. - [OUT Surveys](https://www.cancer-network.org/out-surveys/) - OUT SurveysAt a time when federal LGBTQIA+ research and surveillance is being terminated, we’re not letting that stop us from getting the data community organizations need to show how we’re being affected. So, we’ve launched OUT: The Community Survey to measure changes in LGBTQIA+ health since January 2025.2025 Community Survey 2022 Cancer SurveyThe 2025 Community - [ASC-CAN & Genentech Resources ASCO 2026](https://www.cancer-network.org/acsgenasco2026/) - Featured VideosNyx Melody on Cancer, Dysphoria & the Harm of Anti-Trans LegislationAuden’s Story: Cancer, Trans Healthcare, and the Impact of Anti-LGBTQIA+ LegislationTraining ResourcesPatient Navigation Training Navigating with Pride is a course led by Scout and Shylah Dunn of The LGBTQIA+ Cancer Network designed specifically for health system navigators but open to all! Take The CourseWelcoming - [Monday Support Group Registration](https://www.cancer-network.org/monday-support-group-registration/) - You are registering for the Monday Support Group. 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Frankly is on a mission to break the myth that queer people on the cancer journey are just happy to be alive. We know people - [Frankly](https://www.cancer-network.org/frankly/) - “There was a doctor who sat me down and told me straight up, ‘I think you’re going to hell. I can’t treat you.’ I said, ‘Thank you for telling me. I don’t want you to treat me.'” Despite having symptoms of colorectal cancer for more than a year, Houston based Paula Chambers Raney - [Reclaiming Intimacy](https://www.cancer-network.org/frankly-reclaiming-intimacy/) - By Dr. Lee Phillips __________ When one partner is suffering a chronic illness what can couples do to help them reignite their sex life? Suffering from a chronic illness, may not only restrict sex, but can also reduce the capacity to become aroused. 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Below are ways you can help prevent or - [HPV / HIV At Low Risk](https://www.cancer-network.org/hpv-hiv-not-at-risk/) - You are at Low RiskBased on your responses to the previous questions, you are at low risk for HPV/HIV related cancers. The best way to protect yourself in the future from HPV/HIV related cancers is to combine prevention, screening, and early treatment. Below are ways you can help prevent or detect HPV/HIV related cancers.GET VACCINATED - [Cancer Information](https://www.cancer-network.org/cancer-info/) - Cancer InformationCancer affects LGBTQIA+ people across every community, identity, and stage of life. Often, our experiences are overlooked or misunderstood in healthcare settings. Differences in cancer outcomes are not caused by who we are, but by barriers to care, gaps in research, and systems that were not built with LGBTQIA+ people in mind.Pride In PreventionLearn - [Lesbians & Cancer Risk](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesbians-cancer/) - Lesbians & Cancer RiskA 2023 analysis of a 2017-2021 CDC survey of 139,000 U.S. adults found that lesbian women were 2.26 times more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than heterosexual women. Lesbian and bisexual women may be at increased risk for cancer compared to heterosexual women due to their propensity to have a dense - [Breathe Out](https://www.cancer-network.org/breathe-out/) - Help your community #BreatheOut knowing they are free of lung cancer. The Cancer Network supports LGBTQIA+ people navigating cancer and those who love them. - [Pride in Prevention Quiz](https://www.cancer-network.org/pride-in-prevention-quiz/) - LGBTQIA+ Cancer Network risk assessmentTake the LGBTQIA+ Cancer Network risk assessment to learn more about what you can change to improve your health and lower your risk or HPV/HIV related cancers.Pride In Prevention QuizYour risk for HPV/HIV related cancers depends on several factors, including things that can be controlled or modified to help decrease HPV/HIV - [Resource Library Postcard Test](https://www.cancer-network.org/resource-library-postcard-test/) - City of Hope – Inclusive Gynecologic Care Financial Assistance from Pink Fund Ellie Fund: Support Services for Breast Cancer Patients The Breast Cancer Physio Transgender Breast Cancer Screening “A Look Inside the Breast Cancer Diagnosis Gap Among LGBTQ+ People” 12NextLoad More Resource Library - [library test](https://www.cancer-network.org/library-test/) - Jennifer “Jenny” Trefzger (she/her) Auden (they/them/él) Press release: The LGBTQIA+ Cancer Network Condemns Supreme Court Ruling on Conversion Therapy Corvus (he/him) Daniel (he/him) Paula (she/her) Ash (he/they) Ares (he/him) Gutted Federal Tobacco Programs Will Cost Lives and Money Depression, Anxiety, and Dread Spiking Among Trans People after the Election: “My country is no longer the - [Out Proud Free](https://www.cancer-network.org/out-proud-free/) - Commercial tobacco products hurt LGBTQIA+ communities in countless ways. 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Here are supportive tools to help you take the first step. - [Cancer Treatment & Screening Providers](https://www.cancer-network.org/cancer-treatment-screening-providers/) - Welcoming Provider DirectoryFind LGBTQIA+ welcoming care. From screening to survivorshipFind A ProviderEveryone deserves healthcare that feels safe, respectful, and affirming. Our Welcoming Provider Directory helps LGBTQIA+ individuals find trusted medical care across the cancer continuum. From early detection and prevention to active treatment and survivorship. 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I'm a bike messenger ## Courses - [Welcoming Spaces: Inclusive Cancer Care for LGBTQIA+ Patients](https://www.cancer-network.org/course/welcoming-spaces-inclusive-cancer-care-for-lgbtqia-patients/) - Welcoming Spaces is a free 1-hour training for healthcare professionalsHealthcare institutions across the country are navigating complex political and funding pressures. In many cases, formal LGBTQIA+ inclusion trainings have been reduced or de-prioritized. But patients are still walking through your doors.Why This Training MattersWhen rights feel uncertain, healthcare spaces must feel safe.Research consistently shows that - [Navigating with Pride: LGBTQIA+ Health System Navigation Training](https://www.cancer-network.org/course/navigating-with-pride-lgbtqia-health-system-navigation-training/) - Calling all Health System Navigators! As institutional emphasis on LGBTQIA+ inclusion fluctuates, health system navigators are more essential than ever. Navigating with Pride is a course led by Scout and Shylah Dunn of The LGBTQIA+ Cancer Network designed specifically for health system navigators but open to all! By the end of this session, you will ## Lessons - [Build Resources & A Community of Support](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/build-resources-a-community-of-support/) - Click here to access our Welcoming Provider Directory. To share welcoming provider information to be added to the directory, make a copy of this Sheet and email it to info@cancer-network.org. Important Note:We understand that patient navigators may not always have control over which providers patients are referred to, particularly within safety net systems or highly - [Introduction](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/introduction-2/) - Health system navigators are often the most consistent, trusted presence in a patient’s cancer journey. You are the bridge between complex systems and vulnerable patients. You help prevent delays, reduce financial toxicity, and keep patients engaged in life-saving care. This 90-minute training is designed to strengthen inclusive navigation skills and deepen your ability to build - [Case Study: Alex](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/case-study/) - [Case Study Discussion](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/case-study-discussion/) - [Case Study: Mariana](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/case-study-mariana/) - [Suggestions for More Inclusive Language](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/suggestions-for-more-inclusive-language/) - [Repairing Communications Mistakes](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/repairing-communications-mistakes/) - [Key Terms](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/key-terms/) - [Reflections](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/reflections/) - [Scenario Discussion](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/reflection/) - [Scenario Practice](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/scenario-practice/) - [Exploring Microaggressions](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/exploring-microaggressions/) - [Language That Can Signal Bias](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/language-that-can-signal-bias/) - [We All Carry Bias and Experience Bias](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/we-all-carry-bias-and-experience-bias/) - Read the Stanford Study here. - [Course Feedback](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/course-feedback/) - Click here to access your course dashboard, where you can view your certificate and quiz scores. - [Review & Revisit](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/review-revisit/) - Click the button below to reflect on how you can apply these ideas in your own practice. - [Signals of Safety](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/rebeccas-story/) - What Rebecca’s story highlights isn’t about optics—it’s about risk reduction. For LGBTQIA+ patients, the environment begins communicating long before a provider ever speaks. From inclusive signage and intake forms to visible nondiscrimination statements and affirming materials, these visual cues signal whether a space is safe, respectful, and prepared to provide competent care. Rebecca shares how - [Engaging Patients and Their Support Networks](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/patient-interactions/) - Care often involves a network of support, including family, friends, and partners. How providers engage with both patients and the people they trust can strengthen communication, build confidence, and improve care experiences. In this video, you’ll see examples of respectful, affirming interactions that help create a collaborative and supportive care environment. Click the button below - [Exclusion Has Consequences](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/exclusion-has-consequences/) - Click the button below to reflect on how you can apply these ideas in your own practice. - [Introduction](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/introduction/) - This one-hour training is a condensed version of our longer Welcoming Spaces training series. It’s designed to lower the barrier to entry while still grounding you in the core practices that matter most for LGBTQIA+ patients navigating cancer care. Learning Objectives Recognize barriers and disparities LGBTQIA+ patients face Apply affirming communication practices Understand health risks - [Why SDoH Matters for LGBTQIA+ Patients?](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/why-sdoh-matters-for-lgbtqia-patients/) - Read the Stanford Study here. - [Resources](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/resources/) - [Patient Stories: Mateo & Ezra](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/patient-stories-mateo-ezra/) - Mateo and Ezra’s stories, along with the animated content throughout this course, are based on real experiences shared by Cancer Network members and have been thoughtfully anonymized to protect patient privacy. - [Understanding LGBTQIA+ Terminology](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/understanding-lgbtqia-terminology/) - Let’s begin by building a shared understanding of key terms and concepts related to LGBTQIA+ identities. Establishing this foundation is essential for providing respectful, accurate, and affirming care and helping create environments where all patients feel seen, heard, and supported. * Throughout this course, you may notice different terms used to refer to the LGBTQIA+ - [Ask Me](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/ask-me/) - Effective communication in healthcare starts with meeting patients where they are without assumptions or judgment. Every patient brings their own experiences, concerns, and comfort levels into a clinical encounter, and how providers ask questions can either open the door to trust or shut it down. When patients feel respected and heard, they are more likely - [Course Feedback](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/course-feedback-2/) - [Inclusion Isn’t Just About Kind Words](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/inclusion-isnt-just-about-kind-words/) - [When First Impressions Falter](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/jays-story/) - As we’ve seen, first impressions shape whether patients feel safe, respected, and willing to engage in their care. But what happens when those first moments send the opposite message? In this video, you’ll see a patient being repeatedly misgendered. This example builds on what we’ve discussed about environments and first impressions, showing how even before - [Social Determinants of Health with Mateo](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/social-determinants-of-health-with-mateo/) - [LGBTQIA+ Barriers in Cancer Care](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/lgbtqia-barriers-in-cancer-care/) - Read the Stanford Study here. - [Creating Welcoming Environments](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/creating-welcoming-environments/) - [Prior Patient Experiences](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/prior-patient-experiences/) - [The Future of Cancer Care Is LGBTQIA+ Inclusive](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/the-future-of-cancer-care-is-lgbtqia-inclusive/) - [Every Interaction Shapes Safety](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/every-interaction-shapes-safety/) - [When Treatment Decisions Ignore Identity](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/when-treatment-decisions-ignore-identity/) - [Identity & Anatomy](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/organ-based-routine-cancer-screenings/) - Primary care providers play a critical role in cancer prevention by ensuring that every patient receives the screenings they need based on their bodies, not assumptions. For transgender and gender-nonconforming patients, this means using an organ-based approach. Understanding each patient’s medical and surgical history is key to delivering appropriate, individualized care. Here's an example of - [Systems Matter](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/systems-matter/) - [First Impressions](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/first-impressions/) - First impressions in healthcare aren’t just about comfort. They shape trust, communication, and care outcomes. Patients often decide whether they’ll disclose important information, return for follow-up, or even schedule an appointment based on what they encounter first: a website, a waiting room, or an intake form. If those spaces feel exclusionary, patients may assume the - [Social Determinants of Health with Scout](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/social-determinants-of-health-with-scout/) - Experiences of exclusion don’t happen in isolation. They reflect broader patterns that shape health long before a patient enters a clinic. When we talk about LGBTQIA+ health disparities, we’re talking about the behaviors and circumstances that are more prevalent in LGBTQIA+ communities, often as a result of exclusion, stigma, and limited access to affirming care, - [A Provider's Perspective: Dr. Dizon](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/a-providers-perspective-dr-dizon/) - [Implementation Feedback And Support](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/implementation-feedback-and-support-2/) - [Core Ideas And Theory](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/core-ideas-and-theory-3/) - [Examples And Case Studies](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/examples-and-case-studies-3/) - [Reflection On Learning](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/reflection-on-learning-3/) - [Step By Step Implementation Plan](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/step-by-step-implementation-plan-3/) - [Implementation Feedback And Support](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/implementation-feedback-and-support-3/) - [Celebrate Achieving Result](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/celebrate-achieving-result/) - [Review This Course](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/review-this-course/) - [Submit Testimonial](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/submit-testimonial/) - [Ask For Referrals](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/ask-for-referrals/) - [Upsell Next Course Or Membership](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/upsell-next-course-or-membership/) - [Course Welcome](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/course-welcome/) - [How To Get The Most Out Of This Course ](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-this-course/) - [How To Use This Website And Get Support](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/how-to-use-this-website-and-get-support/) - [Core Ideas And Theory](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/core-ideas-and-theory/) - [Examples And Case Studies](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/examples-and-case-studies/) - [Reflection On Learning](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/reflection-on-learning/) - [Step By Step Implementation Plan](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/step-by-step-implementation-plan/) - [Implementation Feedback And Support](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/implementation-feedback-and-support/) - [Core Ideas And Theory](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/core-ideas-and-theory-2/) - [Examples And Case Studies](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/examples-and-case-studies-2/) - [Reflection On Learning](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/reflection-on-learning-2/) - [Step By Step Implementation Plan](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/step-by-step-implementation-plan-2/) - [What If I Don't Use LifterLMS?](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/what-if-i-dont-use-lifterlms/) - LifterLMS has played a role in the success of numerous professionals across diverse fields. From Frank Kane, who transitioned from Udemy to generate over 2 million in revenue with LifterLMS, to Melissa Love crafting a vibrant community hub, the platform's versatility shines. Explore our success stories, which attest to the transformative power of LifterLMS in - [Install & Activate LifterLMS](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/install-activate-lifterlms/) - Dive into the essential steps of setting up LifterLMS in this lesson. Once activated, LifterLMS introduces new features, from menu items to user roles. We'll conclude with the LifterLMS Setup Wizard, a tool designed to fine-tune your settings, ensuring your platform is ready to deliver optimal e-learning experiences. Read the full documentation on how to - [Themes](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/themes/) - Explore our recommended themes for LifterLMS: https://lifterlms.com/docs/what-themes-work-best-with-lifterlms/. Sky Pilot Theme (Most theme options for LifterLMS) Sky Pilot Getting Started Documentation Learn more about the best WordPress LMS themes Learn More About LifterLMS Features Pricing Try Before You Buy Video Demo LMS Buyer's Guide Contact Sales LifterLMS Website Documentation Submit a Customer Support Ticket Facebook Group - [Set Up Menu](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/set-up-menu/) - Learn how to set up your WordPress e-learning site menus, for both a Classic or Block-based WordPress theme. LifterLMS also adds special menu items to your site, which you can learn more about here: https://lifterlms.com/docs/lifterlms-navigation-menu-items/. Learn More About LifterLMS Features Pricing Try Before You Buy Video Demo LMS Buyer's Guide Contact Sales LifterLMS Website Documentation - [Name Your Course](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/name-your-course/) - For more help as you get started creating a course in LifterLMS, check out our documentation on how to create a course here: https://lifterlms.com/docs/how-to-create-a-course-with-lifterlms/. Learn More About LifterLMS Features Pricing Try Before You Buy Video Demo LMS Buyer's Guide Contact Sales LifterLMS Website Documentation Submit a Customer Support Ticket Facebook Group Slack Group - [Add Course Image](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/add-course-image/) - In this lesson, we show you how to add a featured image to represent your course. This image can be shown on the course catalog page, in a widget or block that shows several courses, or on the single course landing page. Read the full documentation on how to add a featured image to your - [Add Course Description](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/add-course-description/) - In this lesson, we explore how to add a course description to your e-learning website. For more help as you create your course, check out our documentation on how to edit course information in LifterLMS: https://lifterlms.com/docs/how-do-i-edit-the-course-information/. Learn More About LifterLMS Features Pricing Try Before You Buy Video Demo LMS Buyer's Guide Contact Sales LifterLMS Website - [Build Your Course Outline](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/build-your-course-outline/) - Your course outline serves as the frame for how you structure and deliver your course content. Use the LifterLMS Course Builder to create course sections and lessons. Keep reading about the course builder in our documentation: https://lifterlms.com/docs/using-course-builder/. Learn More About LifterLMS Features Pricing Try Before You Buy Video Demo LMS Buyer's Guide Contact Sales LifterLMS - [Add Lesson Content](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/add-lesson-content/) - Learn how to build out your lesson content using the LifterLMS Course Builder. For more help as you complete this lesson, check out our documentation on creating lessons here: https://lifterlms.com/docs/using-course-builder/#creating-lessons Learn More About LifterLMS Features Pricing Try Before You Buy Video Demo LMS Buyer's Guide Contact Sales LifterLMS Website Documentation Submit a Customer Support Ticket - [Add a Quiz](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/add-a-quiz/) - In this lesson, we'll walk you through the creation of a quiz within LifterLMS. Beginning with an overview, we'll discuss the quiz system, highlighting how quizzes are integrated within a specific lesson. Then, using the Course Builder, we'll guide you step-by-step on how to set up your quiz, from initiating a new quiz to adding - [Set Up Pricing and Access](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/set-up-pricing-and-access/) - In this lesson, we explore access plans and how you can provide users the ability to purchase and enroll in your courses or memberships. For more help setting up your access plans, check out the documentation page here: access plans documentation: https://lifterlms.com/docs/access-plan-options/. Learn More About LifterLMS Features Pricing Try Before You Buy Video Demo LMS - [Payment Gateways](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/payment-gateways/) - LifterLMS accepts payments using the most popular payment gateways, including PayPal, Stripe, and Authorize.net. You can also sell LifterLMS courses or memberships through WooCommerce. Explore the Add-Ons and documentation for each of our supported payment gateways using the links below: LifterLMS Stripe: Add-On | Documentation LifterLMS PayPal: Add-On | Documentation LifterLMS Authorize.Net Add-On | Documentation - [Celebrate And Test](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/celebrate-and-test/) - You did it! Congratulations on getting through the bulk of this LifterLMS Quickstart Course—and possibly even getting your own course off the ground in less than a day. We would deeply appreciate it if you could take a moment to leave LifterLMS a review here: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/lifterlms/reviews/#new-post. Learn More About LifterLMS Features Pricing Try Before You - [Start Course Marketing](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/start-course-marketing/) - Now that you have something to sell, it's time to consider how you will market your course to a new or existing audience. In this lesson, learn how to add a free lesson to a paid course as a way to give potential students a taste of your content. Explore the complete documentation on how - [Scaling Your Platform](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/scaling-your-platform/) - This lesson explores LifterLMS Add-Ons and more. Learn how to transform your e-learning platform with the most comprehensive and feature-rich solutions available. Navigate to LifterLMS > Add-Ons & More in the WordPress admin to discover various enhancements you can add to your site. Or, explore Add-Ons on our website here: https://lifterlms.com/store/. Scaling Your E-Learning Platform - [Where To Go From Here](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/where-to-go-from-here/) - Choose Plan: https://lifterlms.com/pricing/ Explore Next Steps with LifterLMS Upgrade LifterLMS Contact Presales Join LifterLMS Facebook Community Join LifterLMS Slack Community Contact LifterLMS Customer Support Leave a Review for LifterLMS Join LifterLMS Affiliate Program - [What is LifterLMS?](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/what-is-lifterlms/) - Learn More About LifterLMS Features Pricing Try Before You Buy Video Demo LMS Buyer's Guide Contact Sales LifterLMS Website Documentation Submit a Customer Support Ticket Facebook Group Slack Group - [Why LifterLMS?](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/why-lifterlms/) - Visit https://lifterlms.com/why/ for more resources to help you see if we're the right fit for your goals. Learn More About LifterLMS Why LifterLMS? Features Pricing Try Before You Buy Video Demo LMS Buyer's Guide Contact Sales LifterLMS Website Documentation Submit a Customer Support Ticket Facebook Group Slack Group - [Who Uses LifterLMS?](https://www.cancer-network.org/lesson/who-uses-lifterlms/) - Explore how LifterLMS caters to diverse needs. From experts monetizing skills, schools going online, companies streamlining training, to agencies enhancing client offerings, LifterLMS offers a tailored and efficient solution for all. Visit the LifterLMS solutions page to learn more: https://lifterlms.com/solutions/ Learn More About LifterLMS Features Pricing Try Before You Buy Video Demo LMS Buyer's Guide ## Quizzes - [Exclusion Reflection](https://www.cancer-network.org/quiz/exclusion-has-consequences-quiz/) - Take a few moments to reflect on the following question. - [Reflection](https://www.cancer-network.org/quiz/review-revisit-quiz/) - Take a moment to reflect on what you can do right now to be more welcoming. - [Patient Interactions Reflection](https://www.cancer-network.org/quiz/patient-interactions-quiz/) - Take a few moments to reflect on the following question. - [Earn Your Certificate Quiz](https://www.cancer-network.org/quiz/earn-your-certificate-quiz-3/) - It's time for your final quiz to assess your understanding of the material we covered. By completing this quiz, you will earn a certificate of completion. You can retake this quiz as many times as necessary. - [Earn Your Certificate Quiz](https://www.cancer-network.org/quiz/earn-your-certificate-quiz-2/) - It’s time for your final quiz to assess your understanding of the material we covered. By completing this quiz, you will earn a certificate of completion. You can retake this quiz as many times as necessary. - [Course Pre-Test](https://www.cancer-network.org/quiz/knowledge-check-quiz/) - Let's take a moment to check your current knowledge. - [LGBTQIA+ Barriers in Cancer Care Quiz](https://www.cancer-network.org/quiz/lgbtqia-barriers-in-cancer-care-quiz/) - Let’s take a moment to assess your understanding of the material covered so far. - [Pre-Course Quiz](https://www.cancer-network.org/quiz/19017/) - [Scenario Practice](https://www.cancer-network.org/quiz/scenario-practice/) - [Reflection Journal Prompt](https://www.cancer-network.org/quiz/reflection-journal-prompt/) - [Put It into Practice](https://www.cancer-network.org/quiz/put-it-into-practice/) - [Why SDoH Matters for LGBTQIA+ Patients? Quiz](https://www.cancer-network.org/quiz/why-sdoh-matters-for-lgbtqia-patients-quiz/) - [Reflection: Mariana Case Study](https://www.cancer-network.org/quiz/reflection-mariana-case-study/) - [Exploring Microaggressions Reflection](https://www.cancer-network.org/quiz/exploring-microaggressions-quiz/) - [The Future of Cancer Care Is LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Quiz](https://www.cancer-network.org/quiz/the-future-of-cancer-care-is-lgbtqia-inclusive-quiz/) - Take a few moments to reflect on the following question. - [Earn Your Certificate Quiz](https://www.cancer-network.org/quiz/earn-your-certificate-quiz/) - It's time for your final quiz to assess your understanding of the material we covered. By completing this quiz, you will earn a certificate of completion. You can retake this quiz as many times as necessary. - [Add a Quiz](https://www.cancer-network.org/quiz/add-a-quiz/) ## Memberships - [FORCE: Pride in Practice](https://www.cancer-network.org/membership/pride-in-practice/) - FREE Welcome! We're glad you're here. By joining our learning platform, you're taking an important step toward creating healthcare environments where LGBTQIA+ people feel seen, respected, and safe. Our self-paced trainings provide practical, evidence-informed guidance to help you build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver welcoming, affirming care. Whether you're a clinician, navigator, administrator, ## Awarded Certificates - [](https://www.cancer-network.org/certificate/t8r/) - Certificate of Completion Presented to dianer for completion of Navigating with Pride:LGBTQIA+ Health System Navigation Training on July 24, 2026 - [](https://www.cancer-network.org/certificate/certificate-of-completion-uff/) - Certificate of Completion Presented to Maritza M. for completion of Welcoming Spaces: Inclusive Cancer Care for LGBTQIA+ Patients on March 28, 2026 ## Resource Library - [City of Hope - Inclusive Gynecologic Care](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/city-of-hope-inclusive-gynecologic-care/) - Provider Guide: HPV & Gynecologic Cancer Screening for Lesbian and Transmasculine Patients Developed through City of Hope's Pride in the City initiative, this provider guide was created by Dr. Daniel Lee (UCLA) and Dr. Shannon Kozlovich to help reduce barriers to gynecologic care for lesbian and transmasculine patients. View the guide HERE! Patient Brochure: Understanding - [Addressing inequalities in LGBT cancer screening coverage](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/addressing-inequalities-in-lgbt-cancer-screening-coverage/) - Cancer screening and early detection are key to cancer survival, but research is increasingly showing that various members of LGBT communities are not receiving cancer screenings at the same rate as their cis heterosexual peers. - [State Cancer Plans Fact Sheet](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/state-cancer-plans-fact-sheet/) - [Protecting Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients With Cancer in a Shifting Political Landscape](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/protecting-transgender-and-gender-diverse-patients-with-cancer-in-a-shifting-political-landscape/) - The article details how the health and wellbeing Transgender Cancer patients are at risk due to new policy measures that could soon be implemented. - [Mountains of Hope Cancer Coalition Presentation](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/mountains-of-hope-cancer-coalition-presentation/) - Our Executive Director, Scout, recently visited West Virginia (well virtually at least!), and gave this presentation to the West Virginia cancer coalition. Watch and learn 5 Strategies to Engage with LGBTQ+ Communities in Comprehensive Cancer Programs! - [Black Family Cancer Awareness Week Posts](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/black-family-cancer-awareness-week-posts/) - For Black Family Cancer Awareness Week 2021, we created the following social media posts with statistics showing the different health disparities that black families face every day. - [Tobacco Prevention and Cessation in the LGBTQ+ Community](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/tobacco-prevention-and-cessation-in-the-lgbtq-community/) - Tobacco Prevention and Cessation in the LGBTQ+ Community NACCHO National LGBT Cancer Network Austin Public Health.  Download slides here. - [2022 Prevent Cancer Advocacy Workshop Cancer screening disparities in the LGBTQ+ community](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/2022-prevent-cancer-advocacy-workshop-cancer-screening-disparities-in-the-lgbtq-community/) - [You First and Pride Center of Vermont](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/you-first-and-pride-center-of-vermont/) - [Unique Issues Facing Gender and Sexual Minorities in Cancer](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/unique-issues-facing-gender-and-sexual-minorities-in-cancer/) - Check out a new article authored by Scout in Cancer Discovery, Unique Issues Facing Gender and Sexual Minorities in Cancer. Click HERE. - [The Costs of Cancer in the LGBTQ+ Community](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/the-costs-of-cancer-in-the-lgbtq-community/) - American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network published their fact sheet that explores the costs of cancer in the LGBTQ+ community. - [The impact of employment loss on mentally unhealthy days among LGBTQ+ cancer survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic: Findings from the OUT National Survey](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/the-impact-of-employment-loss-on-mentally-unhealthy-days-among-lgbtq-cancer-survivors-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-findings-from-the-out-national-survey/) - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pon.6210 - [The Let's Talk About Gender Course](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/the-lets-talk-about-gender-course/) - "The Let's Talk About Gender course is designed for community health workers seeking to increase their knowledge and skills when working with TGNC clients and patients. The tools learned in this series will build trust, understanding, and safety for TGNC clients and patients." The course is free and self-paced Register HERE. - [Resources for Life-Saving and Life-Extending Treatments](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/resources-for-life-saving-and-life-extending-treatments/) - Good Days is a national non-profit charitable organization that lifts the burdens of chronic illness through assistance, advocacy, and awareness. Learn more HERE. - [Free Lodging for People with Cancer](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/free-lodging-for-people-with-cancer/) - The American Cancer Society offers lodging resources for those traveling for cancer treatment. Learn more HERE. - [Financial Assistance from Pink Fund](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/financial-assistance-from-pink-fund/) - Pink Fund offers financial help to those battling cancer and in need to assistance Learn more about the application process HERE. - [Nancy’s List Financial Assistance Program](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/nancys-list-financial-assistance-program/) - Nancy's List has offers meaningful resources used by many patients, practitioners, healing centers, social workers, and patient navigators. Learn more HERE. - [Cleaning For a Reason](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/cleaning-for-a-reason/) - When cancer makes life at home difficult, Cleaning for a Reason is here to support those battling cancer and caregivers support in cleaning services. Patients receive two free home cleanings Learn more HERE. - [Ellie Fund: Support Services for Breast Cancer Patients](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/ellie-fund-support-services-for-breast-cancer-patients/) - "Ellie Fund services include grocery gift cards, nutritious prepared/delivered meals, transportation to medical appointments, childcare reimbursement, housekeeping, and integrative therapy services, free of charge. Ellie Fund is honored to assist breast cancer patients receiving treatment in Massachusetts, including patients traveling to Massachusetts for their breast cancer care." Get more info about Ellie Fund on their - [Yoga 4 Cancer](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/yoga-4-cancer/) - yoga4cancer (y4c) is a Oncology Yoga methodology that is tailored to address the specific physical and emotional needs left by the cancer & its treatments. Check their channel out HERE. - [The Breast Cancer Physio](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/the-breast-cancer-physio/) - Jen Mckenzie is a Lymphoedema Physiotherapist, ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist, and Co-Founder of The McKenzie Clinic. On their channel they create a variety of educational breast cancer content; where they interview Health and medical professionals and other industry leaders. Check out Jen's channel HERE. - [LGBTQ+ Diversity in Clinical Trials](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/lgbtq-diversity-in-clinical-trials/) - The National LGBTQI+ Cancer Network and Cancer Support Community released a co-branded clinical trials factsheet! View the factsheet HERE! - [Transgender Breast Cancer Screening](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/transgender-breast-cancer-screening/) - The American College of Radiology ACR Appropriateness Criteria® has released a knowledge piece on Transgender Breast Cancer Screening. Learn more HERE. - [Queering Supportive Cancer Care: A Qualitative Analysis of 2SLGBTQI Inclusive Cancer Care Services at An Academic Cancer Center in Toronto Canada - Isabel Sternthal](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/queering-supportive-cancer-care-a-qualitative-analysis-of-2slgbtqi-inclusive-cancer-care-services-at-an-academic-cancer-center-in-toronto-canada/) - Congratulations to Isabel Sternthal for winning first place in the undergraduate category of the Spring 2024 Cancer Leaders Like Us Paper & Poster Contest! View the winning poster below! - [Mammogram Screening Differences at the Intersection of Sexual Orientation, Race and Ethnicity, and Rurality - Courtney A. Sarkin](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/mammogram-screening-differences-at-the-intersection-of-sexual-orientation-race-and-ethnicity-and-rurality/) - Congratulations to Courtney A. Sarkin for winning first place in the graduate category of the Spring 2024 Cancer Leaders Like Us Paper & Poster Contest! Read the winning paper here! - [Supporting the Transgender Community: Gender Affirming Care Resources](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/supporting-the-transgender-community-gender-affirming-care-resources/) - Registered Nursing compiled these resources which are made available to anyone in the healthcare field, preparing as a student to work with diverse populations, including gender non-conforming youth, allies, educators, the transgender community, and more. Learn more HERE! - [Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening Among LGBTQ+ Communities Brief](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/increasing-colorectal-cancer-screening-among-lgbtq-communities-brief/) - The National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable released a brief on the Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening Among LGBTQ+ Communities. You can read it HERE! - [Liver Cancer Factsheet](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/liver-cancer-factsheet/) - View the Liver Cancer Factsheet HERE! - [HCP LGBTQI+ WELCOMING TOOLKIT](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/hcp-lgbtqi-welcoming-toolkit/) - https://cancer-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/LGBTQICancerNetwork-HCPLGBTQIWelcomingToolkit-V01.pdf - [BEST PRACTICES FOR IDENTIFYING AND INCLUDING TRANSGENDER AND NONBINARY PARTICIPANTS IN RESEARCH](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/best-practices-for-identifying-and-including-transgender-and-nonbinary-participants-in-research/) - The Transgender/Nonbinary Community Advisory Board (TCAB) has released ​Best Practices for Identifying and Including Transgender and Nonbinary Participants in Research. Learn more here. - [Sydney Wilcoxson: It’s A Right: An Analysis of Recent Policies Impacting Access to Gender- Affirming Healthcare](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/sydney-wilcoxson-its-a-right-an-analysis-of-recent-policies-impacting-access-to-gender-affirming-healthcare/) - Congratulations to Sydney Wilcoxson for winning runner-up in the graduate category of the Winter 2023 Cancer Leaders Like Us Paper & Poster Contest! https://cancer-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sydney-Wilcoxson_Policy-Analysis-1.pdf - [Austin Waters: Exploring Online Crowdfunding for Cancer-Related Costs Among LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus) Cancer Survivors: Integration of Community-Engaged and Technology-Based Methodologies](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/austin-waters-exploring-online-crowdfunding-for-cancer-related-costs-among-lgbtq-lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-queer-plus-cancer-survivors-integration-of-community-engaged-and-technology/) - Congratulations to Austin Waters for winning first place in the graduate category of the Winter 2023 Cancer Leaders Like Us Paper & Poster Contest! https://cancer-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Austin-Waters_LGBTMethods_2023-1.pdf - [“Leveraging Quality Measurement to Drive Equitable Cancer Care for Transgender Individuals”](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/leveraging-quality-measurement-to-drive-equitable-cancer-care-for-transgender-individuals/) - https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/jcp/perspectives/leveraging-quality-measurement-drive-equitable-cancer-care-transgender - [“More than 500 bills restricting trans medical care threaten LGBTQ+ people with cancer”](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/more-than-500-bills-restricting-trans-medical-care-threaten-lgbtq-people-with-cancer/) - https://cancerletter.com/the-cancer-letter/20230811_1/ - [“Banning Menthol Cigarettes Will Save LGBTQ+ Lives”](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/banning-menthol-cigarettes-will-save-lgbtq-lives/) - https://www.advocate.com/voices/ban-menthol-cigarettes - [“A Look Inside the Breast Cancer Diagnosis Gap Among LGBTQ+ People”](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/a-look-inside-the-breast-cancer-diagnosis-gap-among-lgbtq-people/) - https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/lgbtq-breast-cancer-diagnosis-49259821 - [Lung Cancer Screening Graphics](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/lung-cancer-screening-graphics/) - These social media graphics and the caption were developed for Lung Cancer Screening Day 2024, but can be used as lung cancer informational graphics any time of the year! - [“Trans people need breast cancer screenings—but they struggle to get them”](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/trans-people-need-breast-cancer-screenings-but-they-struggle-to-get-them/) - [Rachel Gaither: Research and Policy Roles of Gynecology in Transgender Health](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/rachel-gaither-research-and-policy-roles-of-gynecology-in-transgender-health/) - Congratulations to Rachel Gaither for winning first place in the graduate category of the Spring 2023 Cancer Leaders Like Us Paper & Poster Contest! Gaither, Rachel contest submission PHP2428 policy paper - [Alexia C. Sanchez Contreras: Decreasing the burden of Cervical Cancer in Hidalgo County, Texas: Patient Navigation Services and HPV Vaccination](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/alexia-c-sanchez-contreras-decreasing-the-burden-of-cervical-cancer-in-hidalgo-county-texas-patient-navigation-services-and-hpv-vaccination/) - Congratulations to Alexia C. Sanchez Contreras for winning runner-up in the undergraduate category of the Spring 2023 Cancer Leaders Like Us Paper & Poster Contest! PHP0330.SanchezContrerasAlexia.RPBTOGETHERMAY - [Lupe Hernandez, Ren Highstrete, Cat Horrigan, Madelyn Johnson, Ezra Levy: Abortion Without Borders: Safe Abortion Care Access in the Texas-Mexico Border Region](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/lupe-hernandez-ren-highstrete-cat-horrigan-madelyn-johnson-ezra-levy-abortion-without-borders-safe-abortion-care-access-in-the-texas-mexico-border-region/) - Congratulations to Ren Highstrete for winning runner-up in the graduate category of the Spring 2023 Cancer Leaders Like Us Paper & Poster Contest! Highstrete, Ren CLLU Contest Submission_2023_Hernandez, Highstrete, Horrigan, Johnson, & Levy - [Calista Manuzza: LGBTQ+ Parenting](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/calista-manuzza-lgbtq-parenting/) - Congratulations to Calista Manuzza for winning first place in the undergraduate category of the Spring 2023 Cancer Leaders Like Us Paper & Poster Contest! Calista Manuzza LGBTQ+ Parenting - [CancerCare: Addressing the LGBTQI+ Health Disparities Gap Workshop](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/cancercare-addressing-the-lgbtqi-health-disparities-gap-workshop/) - This workshop hosted by CancerCare is for LGBTQI+ people living with cancer, their families, partners, caregivers, friends and health care professionals featuring a panel of cancer experts, including our Executive Director, Scout. Topics that were covered include the LGBTQ+ health disparities gap, barriers to health care access, challenges for LGBTQ+ caregivers, cancer resources for LGBTQ+ - [NBHN May Masterclass ](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/nbhn-may-masterclass/) - We partnered with the National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco and Cancer Control to offer a masterclass exploring the protective assets and challenges in addressing tobacco use among LGBTQ+ populations with intersecting identities (original air date May 25th, 2023). Intersectional Approach to Tobacco Cessation for LGBTQ+ People: A Masterclass Recording Intersectional Approach to Tobacco Cessation - [Louisiana Public Health Institute](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/louisiana-public-health-institute/) - Deep Breaths in the Deep South Recording Deep Breaths in the Deep South Slides Our training and technical assistance manager, Bryce Kahari, was part of a webinar put on by Louisiana Public Health Institute and Louisiana Cancer Research Center entitled "Deep Breaths in the Deep South: the LGBTQ+ Perspective". The webinar featured a research presentation - [HOW TO GET YOUR ORGANIZATION PRIDE READY - National LGBT Cancer Network Pride Planning Party](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/how-to-get-your-organization-pride-ready-national-lgbt-cancer-network-pride-planning-party/) - [John Fuller - The association of perceived social isolation with the delay of cancer screening and care during the COVID-19 pandemic among racially diverse sexual and gender minority cancer survivors](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/john-fuller-the-association-of-perceived-social-isolation-with-the-delay-of-cancer-screening-and-care-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-among-racially-diverse-sexual-and-gender-minority-cancer-survivors/) - Fuller_John_The association of perceived social isolation with the delay of cancer screening and care during the COVID-19 pandemic among racially diverse sexual and gender minority cancer survivors Congratulations to our 1st-place Undergraduate Winner of the Winter '22 CLLU Paper & Poster Contest! - [Kelly Richmond-Moore - Literature Review: An Overview of BIPOC LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/kelly-richmond-moore-literature-review-an-overview-of-bipoc-lgbtq-youth-mental-health/) - Kelly_Richmond-Moore_Literature_Review_and_Gap_Analysis Congratulations to our 1st-place Graduate Winner of the Winter '22 CLLU Paper & Poster Contest! - [Mia Del Borrello - How Medical Racism Drives Inequities in Black Maternal Mental Healthcare](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/mia-del-borrello-how-medical-racism-drives-inequities-in-black-maternal-mental-healthcare/) - Mia Del Borrello ETST FINAL PAPER CAPS (undergrad) Congratulations to our 2nd place Undergraduate winner of the CLLU Winter '22 Paper & Poster Contest! - [Vienne Seitz M.D. Candidate Racial Disparities in SNM for FI recording](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/vienne-seitz-m-d-candidate-racial-disparities-in-snm-for-fi-recording/) - Congratulations to our 2nd place Graduate winner of the CLLU Winter '22 Paper & Poster Contest! - [Advancing Health Care Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQI+ Communities](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/advancing-health-care-nondiscrimination-protections-for-lgbtqi-communities/) - "New data reveal that LGBTQI+ communities encounter discrimination and other challenges when interacting with health care providers and health insurers, underscoring the importance of strengthening nondiscrimination protections through Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act." CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. - [Equitable Spaces: Advancing Equity for LGBTQ+ Individuals in Cancer Care & Treatment (June 29)](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/equitable-spaces-advancing-equity-for-lgbtq-individuals-in-cancer-care-treatment-june-29/) - [Cancer Chat: Colorectal Cancer, Perianal Lesions and Beyond (June 14)](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/cancer-chat-colorectal-cancer-perianal-lesions-and-beyond-june-14/) - [Duke Cancer Institute 3 part LGBTQ series](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/duke-cancer-institute-3-part-lgbtq-series/) - Moving the Conversation Forward: LGBTQ+ Cancer Care Inclusion (April 5) English: Spanish: Resources For patient navigation assistance, please contact our office: LaSonia Barnett, MA Certified Community Facing Navigator Lead Lasonia.Melvin@duke.edu 919-684-4056 Nadia Aguilera, BA Bilingual Community Facing Patient Navigator I Nadia.Aguilera@duke.edu 919-668-8606 Mary R. Alvarado, BHS Bilingual Community Facing Patient Navigator I Mary.Alvarado@duke.edu More - [Spring 2022 Cancer Survivorship Research and Networking Forum](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/spring-2022-cancer-survivorship-research-and-networking-forum/) - A recording of the event is available to watch at the link below. CLICK HERE TO WATCH. - [Where We Call Home: LGBT People of Color in Rural America](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/where-we-call-home-lgbt-people-of-color-in-rural-america/) - WHERE WE CALL HOME: LGBT PEOPLE OF COLOR IN RURAL AMERICA: CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. - [Strengths and Silences: The Experiences of LGBTQ Students in Rural and Small Town Schools](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/strengths-and-silences-the-experiences-of-lgbtq-students-in-rural-and-small-town-schools/) - The Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Students in Rural and Small Town Schools: CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. - [Rural Assembly and Rural Youth Catalyst Project: Love Notes to LGBTQ+ Youth From Friends Across Rural America (2021)](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/rural-assembly-and-rural-youth-catalyst-project-love-notes-to-lgbtq-youth-from-friends-across-rural-america-2021/) - Looking for rural LGBTQ+ resources? Look no further! CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS. - [Cervical Cancer Media](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/cervical-cancer-media/) - "There are plenty of reasons #LGBTQI+ people with a cervix tend to avoid going to the gynecologist, but it’s important to make sure we are taking care of ourselves & each other! #CervicalCancer can be avoided with early detection, or with an HPV vaccine. Talk to your primary care provider about cervical cancer screening and - [Michigan Report-Tobacco use in LGBTQ Communities (Nov. 2021)](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/10671/) - Michigan LGBTQ Report on Using and Quitting Tobacco. Click the link below to download the PFD Michigan_LGBTQ_Using_and_Quitting_Tobacco_Report  - [Melanoma and the LGBTQ+ Community](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/melanoma-and-the-lgbtq-community/) - Recorded webinar regarding Melanoma and the LGBTQ+ Community. Watch the webinar below. - [Working Toward Inclusive Oncology](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/working-toward-inclusive-oncology/) - "The National LGBT Cancer Network breaks down health disparities for the queer community. Their work becomes especially important during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when “Pink-tober” can alienate those it is trying to help." Read more here. - [PAVe || LGBT Cancer Network || LGBTQ+ Youth and Vaping Slides + YouTube Video](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/pave-lgbt-cancer-network-lgbtq-youth-and-vaping-slides-youtube-video/) - PAVe_LGBT Cancer Network_LGBTQ+youth & vaping https://youtu.be/0VHZqZWVGmU - [Honoring Pride Month](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/honoring-pride-month/) - Scout, Executive Director of the National LBGT Cancer Network, joins ACRP to discuss the evolving relationship between clinical research and the LGBTQ+ population. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMgHp3isEjI - [Community-Driven Identification and Adaptation of a Cancer Caregiving Intervention for LGBTQIA Populations](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/community-driven-identification-and-adaptation-of-a-cancer-caregiving-intervention-for-lgbtqia-populations/) - Community-Driven Identification and Adaptation of a Cancer Caregiving Intervention for LGBTQIA Populations  - [Trevor Project 2021 Report on Youth Mental Health](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/trevor-project-2021-report-on-youth-mental-health/) - The-Trevor-Project-National-Survey-Results-2021  Download PDF - [Chest Cancer Awareness Social Media Graphics](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/chest-cancer-awareness-social-media-graphics/) - We have created social media graphics addressing the different needs for cancer screenings in LGBTQ+ communities. These graphics are 1080 x 1080 pixels and can be customized to match your organization's branding. They address providers' lack of knowledge on screening guidelines for Trans and nonbinary individuals. You can download them by scrolling to the bottom - [Breast Cancer Awareness Month Social Media Graphics](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/breast-cancer-awareness-month-graphics/) - For Breast Cancer Awareness month 2022, we have created social media graphics addressing the different needs for cancer screenings in LGBTQ+ communities. These graphics are 1080 x 1080 pixels and can be customized to match your organization's branding. They address the delays in cancer care experienced by Black lesbian, gay and bisexual women. You - [Prostate Cancer Graphics (September 2022)](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/prostate-cancer-graphics-september-2022/) - As Prostate Cancer Awareness Month begins, we have created social media graphics addressing the different needs for cancer screenings in LGBTQ+ communities! These graphics are 1080 x 1080 pixels and can be customized to match your organization's branding. You can download them by scrolling to the bottom of the page These graphics represent information - [Nurse’s Guide to Caring for LGBTQ+ Youth](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/guide-to-caring-for-lgbtq-youth/) - Nurse Journal has released a thorough guide for nurses on how to care for LGBTQ youth. From explaining the specific disparities and barriers this population faces to listing resources on inclusive language and service providers, this guide is a must-read for nurses wanting to provide welcoming care. Read the full guide here. - [SOGI Data: Lessons From Taussig Cancer Center](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/sogi-data-lessons-from-taussig-cancer-center/) - On May 9th, our executive director met with the LGBT+ Community Outreach Manager and the Clinical Cancer Services Director at Taussig Cancer Center in Cleveland. They discussed their experience working through SOGI data collection and the lessons they have learned. Make sure to check out the interview below! Open PDF - [Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Graphics](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/colorectal-cancer-awareness-month/) - March is Colorectal Cancer (also known as colon cancer) awareness month. It is one of the most common forms of cancer in the United States, but it is also one of the most preventable ones! People 45+ of all genders should be routinely screened for colorectal cancer. Use the graphics below to help raise awareness - [Free Virtual LGBTQ+ Cancer Peer Support Groups Flyer](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/free-virtual-lgbtq-cancer-peer-support-groups/) - The National LGBT Cancer Network is currently running cancer peer-support groups. These are free Zoom groups for LGBTQ+ people who have and have had cancer. Below you will find the official flyer to promote these groups, please feel free to download and disseminate it. If you would like to learn more about our cancer peer-support - [LGBTQ+ Cancer Care: Welcoming Strategies - Webinar with Pennsylvania Action Coalition](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/counting-gender-minority-populations-in-the-household-pulse-survey-copy/) - On December 7, 2021 we partnered with Pennsylvania Action Coalition, the National Nurse-Led Care Consortium, and the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center to present a webinar on LGBTQ+ cancer health disparities and cancer screening guidelines for LGBTQ+ communities. In addition, we shared findings from Out: The National Cancer Survey including data and stories from LGBTQ+ cancer - [Counting Gender Minority Populations in the Household Pulse Survey](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/counting-gender-minority-populations-in-the-household-pulse-survey/) - Data analysis alert about using gender identity from the new Household Pulse Survey dataset. Open PDF - [Cancer Cards for Social Media](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/cancer-cards-for-social-media/) - The following cards show how different types of cancer disproportionally affect the LGBTQ+ community. These are available for our members to customize with their logos and disseminate through social media. For more information, please contact valeria@cancer-network.org - [Digital Cancer Con 2021](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/digital-cancer-con-2021/) - This June 11 - 13, our Project Evaluator Reece Lyerly and our Special Projects Intern, Jessica Jordan, presented the Out Survey findings at Stupid Cancer's 2021 Digital Cancer Con. Their presentation also featured Maria LaMonica, a cancer survivor and major contributor to the Out Survey. Watch the entire event below! - [#ILoveGay Today - Dr Scout: National LGBT Cancer Network](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/ilovegay-today-dr-scout-national-lgbt-cancer-network/) - Social-First LGBTQ Media Company --- Pink Media / #ILoveGay, met up with Dr Scout, our executive director to chat about their recent letter "Ending the Invisibility: 180 Organizations Call For Routine LGBTQI+ Health Data Collection," which we announced in partnership with the Whitman-Walker Institute and a host of key partners including Centerlink, Howard Brown Health, - [Is Tobacco Use a Social Justice Issue in the LGBTQ Community?](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/is-tobacco-use-a-social-justice-issue-in-the-lgbtq-community/) - This round table discussion titled "Is Tobacco Use a Social Justice Issue in the LGBTQ Community?" is brought to you by Tabacco free Lancaster County and OutNebraska. The Executive Director of National LGBT Cancer Network, Scout, along with other panelists discussed the prevalence of tobacco use in the LGBTQ community, the associated health disparities and some - [Cancer of the Breast Tissue in LGBTQ+ Communities: Disparities in Prevalence and Health](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/cancer-of-the-breast-tissue-in-the-lgbtq-communities-disparities-in-prevalence-and-health/) - LGBTQ+ community members have been shown to be significantly less likely to receive a mammogram due to past negative experiences when seeking medical care. Additionally, lesbian and bisexual women have higher rates of a number of breast cancer risk factors, including increased alcohol use, higher rates of smoking, obesity, and nulliparity. In this webinar with - [How to Run a Culturally Competent LGBT Smoking Treatment Group](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/how-to-run-a-culturally-competent-lgbt-smoking-treatment-group/) - In 2005, our Executive Director joined a research project to put together a series of strategies and best practices to run culturally competent LGBT smoking treatment groups. Make sure to check the document below with the results of their groundbreaking work! Smoking Cessation Treatment Groups - [Caregiving and Caring with Pride](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/caregiving-and-caring-with-pride/) - Caregiving in an intimate relationship is a component of health behavior work that embodies devotion as well as caring. Check out this qualitative study exploring the perspectives of older gay married individuals around caregiving and health behavior work with their partners. Caregiving-and-caring-with-pride - [BRFSS Justification Sheet 2021](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/brfss-justification-sheet-2021/) - Understanding health disparities faced by LGBT Americans begins by implementing SGM(Sexual & Gender minorities) measures. Make sure to check out our latest publication below to learn about systems like the BRFSS and how it's helping asses LGBT health. BRFSS Justification Sheet April 2021 - [LGBT Cultural Competency in Funding](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/lgbt-cultural-competency-in-funding/) - Members of stigmatized communities do not presume an environment is welcoming until such welcome is visibly demonstrated. If you are a funder, make sure to read this brief guide by our Executive Director on how funders can incorporate inclusive practices when working with these populations. LGBTCulturalCompetencyinFundingWhitePaper - [Tip Sheet: Why Advocacy Matters: Underserved Community Barriers And Challenges](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/tip-sheet-why-advocacy-matters-underserved-community-barriers-and-challenges/) - Check out Rare Advocate's latest partnership with the Human Rights Campaign HIV and Health Equity Program! Visit the link below to learn more about the importance of advocacy to address health disparities https://t.co/AF5xEzdC5I?amp=1 - [Detect Skin Cancer](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/detect-skin-cancer/) - The American Academy of Dermatology Association has created several great resources that demonstrate how to perform a self skin cancer exam and how check your partner for skin cancer. Click these links: Partner Skin Exam or Skin Self-Exam or Read More Below!  - [Vanessa Goes to the Doctor](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/vanessa-goes-to-the-doctor-2/) - "Vanessa Goes to the Doctor" was created by the National LGBT Cancer Network as part of our LGBT cultural competence curriculum, the video contrasts LGBT-affirming and unwelcoming practices in a medical practice. The style imitates 1950’s instructional videos, making the content lessons easy to absorb in a lighthearted, unthreatening, yet powerful manner. - [Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and Transgenders of Color Sampling Methodology](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/lesbians-gays-bisexuals-and-transgenders-of-color-sampling-methodology/) - Strategies for Collecting Data in Small, Hidden, or Hard-to-Reach Groups To Reduce Tobacco-Related Health Disparities - [HIV & Smoking Graphics](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/hiv-smoking-graphics/) - HRC Campaign, on the impact smoking has on the health of people living with HIV, is simply brilliant! - [HIV+ Smokers Infographic](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/hiv-smokers-infographic/) - HIV+ Smoking Infographic created by the Human Rights Campaign! Read it below or Click here. - [Flavors Hook Kids Infosheet](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/flavors-hook-kids-infosheet/) - Our parters at Tobacco Free Kids has created this great infosheet! Read it below or Click Here.  - [Spanish/English LGBTQ+ glossary](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/spanish-english-lgbtq-glossary/) - Spanish/English LGBTQ+ glossary developed by our partners at New Mexico Department of Health! - [The Health Experiences of Black Transgender Southerners](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/the-health-experiences-of-black-transgender-southerners/) - This report features the experiences and voices of the 131 Black trans Southerners who took part in the Southern LGBTQ Health Survey. - [Tobacco Control Enforcement for Racial Equity](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/tobacco-control-enforcement-for-racial-equity/) - This joint statement from a consortium of public health organizations sets forth aspirational principles to help local and state health departments, decisionmakers, advocates, and other stakeholders advance equitable enforcement practices related to the purchase, possession, sale, and distribution of all tobacco products. - [A Letter to the FDA: Prohibit Menthol Cigarettes](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/coalition-letter-fda-on-prohibiting-menthol-cigarettes/) - A coalition of National Public Health Organizations, including the National LGBT Cancer Network, submitted a letter to insist that the FDA prohibit menthol cigarettes. - [PREPARE TO CARE](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/prepare-to-care/) - A PLANNING GUIDE FOR CAREGIVERS IN THE LGBT COMMUNITY - [HIV Treatment: Everything You Need to Know](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/hiv-treatment-everything-you-need-to-know/) - This article was written by the esteemed, Dr. David Malebranche! Read it here - [What Oncologists Should Know About Treating Sexual and Gender Minority Patients With Cancer](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/what-oncologists-should-know-about-treating-sexual-and-gender-minority-patients-with-cancer/) - Recently published article by American Society of Clinical Oncology. Read below or click here to reach the published site.  - [What Goes Unsaid](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/what-goes-unsaid/) - What Goes Unsaid is designed to train healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, physician assistants, dentists, social workers and allied health professionals about the life experiences of many transgender and/or gender-nonconforming (TGNC) people, showing how these can influence the healthcare experiences of this population. - [LGBT Terminology Resource](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/lgbt-terminology-resource/) -  - [The “Typical” LGBTQ Caregiver](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/the-typical-lgbtq-caregiver/) - This fact sheet is from AARP's 2020 Report Caregiving in the U.S.  Click here to read the full report. - [LGBTQ+ Tobacco Impact Model](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/lgbtq-tobacco-impact-model/) - [Transgender Youth's Disclosure of Gender Identity to Providers](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/transgender-youths-disclosure-of-gender-identity-to-providers/) - The Journal of Adolescent Health published an article titled "Transgender Youth's Disclosure of Gender Identity to Providers Outside of Specialized Gender Centers". The article demonstrates how transgender youth disclose their identities to medical providers. "Respondents said they felt more comfortable revealing their gender if their chosen names and pronouns were used in the waiting room; - [US surgeon general says doctors aren't encouraging enough smokers to quit](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/us-surgeon-general-says-doctors-arent-encouraging-enough-smokers-to-quit/) - Forty percent of smokers who see a health provider each year aren't advised by those health providers to quit - [Association Between Sexual Orientation and Skin Cancer](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/association-between-sexual-orientation-and-skin-cancer/) - JAMA Dermatology article reports that gay and bisexual men had an increased self-reported lifetime prevalence of skin cancer compared with the prevalence among heterosexual men. - [New Resource: Methods Sheet-SGM Tobacco Use by State](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/new-resource-methods-sheet-sgm-tobacco-use-by-state/) - [New Resource: SGM Inclusion in Tobacco Control Work Plans](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/new-resource-sgm-inclusion-in-tobacco-control-work-plans/) - [Increasing Access for the LGBTQ+ Population](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/increasing-access-for-the-lgbtq-population/) - Webinar: Increasing Access for the LGBTQ+ Population. [February 05, 2020] - [What's Love, Sex, and Gender Got to Do with It? 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We found that LGBT individuals experience high levels of discrimination, stress, and fear within the healthcare system. This report provides recommendations for providers such as cultural competency training and providing an openly - [E-Cigarettes Went Unchecked by the Federal Government](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/e-cigarettes-went-unchecked/) - E-cigarettes have gone largely unchecked by the federal government despite warnings from public health officials. - [Understanding Asexual Identity to Facilitate Culturally Competent Care](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/understanding-asexual-identity-as-a-means-to-facilitate-culturally-competent-care/) - This article provides an overview of asexuality and implications for health care. - [Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Survivorship](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/lesbian-gay-bisexual-and-transgender-lgbt-survivorship/) - This article discusses LGBT-specific cancer survivorship difficulties. - [Intersex Fact Sheet](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/intersex-fact-sheet/) - Intersex Fact sheet created by the United Nation for LGBT Equality - [Vaping deaths, ballot fight spotlight LGBT nicotine use](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/vaping-deaths-ballot-fight-spotlight-lgbt-nicotine-use/) - This article discusses vaping and tobacco use as a top priority for community leaders in the LGBTQ+ neighborhood of San Francisco. - [Association of Number of Indoor Tanning Salons With Male-Male Partnered Households](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/association-of-number-of-indoor-tanning-salons-with-neighborhoods-with-higher-concentrations-of-male-male-partnered-households/) - Tanning salons are more likely to be located in areas with high concentrations of male-male partnered households. - [Don't Fry: Preventing Skin Cancer](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/dont-fry-preventing-skin-cancer/) - The CDC created this infographic on how to prevent skin cancer and who is most at risk. - [Forgetting Something: Anal Cancer Screening Campaign](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/forgetting-something-anal-cancer-screening-campaign/) - Take a look at Forgetting Something, our anal cancer screening campaign. - [New Data on Youth Who Identify as Transgender from CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/new-data-on-youth-who-identify-as-transgender-from-cdcs-youth-risk-behavior-survey/) - Results from the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey show that transgender identifying youth in Vermont face increased risks to their health and wellbeing. - [Transgender patients find health, allies at OHSU](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/transgender-patients-find-health-allies-at-ohsu/) - This article discusses the Transgender Health Program at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), one of the most comprehensive transgender health programs in the US. - [Hawai'i Sexual and Gender Minority Health Report 2018](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/hawaii-sexual-and-gender-minority-health-report-2018/) - This report was created by the Hawai'i Department of Public Health to provide a source of statistics on health disparities for gender and sexual minorities in Hawai'i, with a focus on transgender youth. - 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A study based in Amsterdam has revealed that transgender women on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have higher rates of breast cancer than cisgender men, yet lower rates of breast cancer than cisgender women. - [Landmark LGBTQ study comes to Stanford](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/landmark-lgbtq-study-comes-to-stanford/) - The PRIDE Study, the nation's first long-term national health study of LGBTQ+ people, has relaunched on a web-based platform to reach a more diverse pool of applicants. - [Smoking Comeback is Colorful and 2x Deadlier](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/smoking-comeback-is-colorful-and-2x-deadlier/) - This article addresses the past and current effects that Big Tobacco has had on the LGBTQ community. - [New Advice for Resuming Sexual Activity After Prostate Cancer Treatment](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/new-advice-for-resuming-sexual-activity-after-prostate-cancer-treatment/) - U.K. doctors offer new advice on how long men should abstain from receiving anal sex after prostate cancer treatment. - [Networking for Health Equity Tobacco Use Infographic](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/networking-for-health-equity-tobacco-use-infographic/) - Infographic that details how eight specific populations are impacted by tobacco use. - [Cigarette, smokeless tobacco, and alcohol use among transgender adults in the United States.](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/cigarette-smokeless-tobacco-and-alcohol-use-among-transgender-adults-in-the-united-states/) - A new study conducted by University of Utah School of Medicine examined disparities in cigarette, smokeless tobacco, and alcohol consumption by transgender and cisgender adults. - [Cancer Care Has A Long Way To Go](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/cancer-care-has-a-long-way-to-go-to-meet-lgbtq-patients-needs/) - Deputy Director, Scout, talked to the Huffington Post about where cancer treatment is lacking for LGBT communities. - [Demonstrating LGBTQ Welcome: The Power of Pronouns](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/demonstrating-lgbtq-welcome-the-power-of-pronouns/) - This knowledge piece is intended to give public health professionals peer-led insight into how they can better reach and serve lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) populations in their work. - [Enhancing Cancer Survivorship among LGBTQ Individuals](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/enhancing-cancer-survivorship-among-lgbtq-individuals-a-guide-for-comprehensive-cancer-control-programs/) - This article outlines three areas where LGBTQ patients and their caregivers may face challenges and how the Comprehensive Cancer Control Programs (CCCP) can address these needs. - [Lesbian, bisexual & queer women and cervical cancer](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/lesbian-bisexual-queer-women-and-cervical-cancer/) - Canadian Cancer Society is an excellent resource for lesbian, bisexual, and queer women in need of cervical cancer screenings. - [Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity in the Behavioral Risk Surveillance System](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/sexual-orientation-gender-identity-in-the-behavioral-risk-surveillance-system/) - Addressing LGBTQ data collection on surveillance instruments, with a special emphasis on BRFSS. Use it to help support the decision or educate policymakers on collecting LGBTQ data. - [American doctors don’t know how to treat LGBTQ+ cancer patients](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/american-doctors-dont-know-how-to-treat-lgbtq-cancer-patients/) - Most medical students receive no more than five hours of LGBTQ+-focused training throughout their time in medical school, and most nurses receive only two hours. Insufficient time spent learning about LGBT populations leads to a lack of expertise and care outcomes are often affected. - [Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in BRFSS](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/missing-sexual-orientation-gender-identity-in-brfss/) - Missing Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data in BRFSS: Sources, Magnitude, Correlates and Implication - [A Silent Epidemic?](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/a-silent-epidemic/) - Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Women Receive Less Post-Cancer Treatment Than Everyone Else. This Brink Article interviews our science writer Uli Boehmer. - [Cancer in LGBT Communities](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/cancer-in-lgbt-communities-cancer-en-las-comunidades-lgbtq/) - Our Fact Sheet gives you an idea of some of the challenges facing LGBT community members. Available in English and Spanish! - [LGBTQ Youth & Tobacco](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/lgbtq-youth-tobacco-webinar-slides/) - Presentation by Dr. Scout - [Out Proud (Smoke/Vape) Free Series](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/out-proud-smoke-free-6/) - Check out our Out Proud Free Logo over the seven different pride flags! The possibilities are endless. Contact us to learn about co-branding! - [LGBT Quitting Tips Series](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/lgbt-quitting-tips-jada/) - Take a look at our LGBT Quitting Tips! All shareables are available to co-brand with us! 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This article by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center details how they made that happen. - [Adapting Cancer Care for the LGBT Community](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/adapting-cancer-care-for-the-lgbt-community/) - Liz Margolies details startling LGBT statistics and knowledge during a the 2016 Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) 41st Annual Congress in San Antonio April 28 to May 1. Liz encourages nurses and all medical professionals to be willing to make mistakes in their journey to learning about and treating LGBT communities. - [Lesbian, bisexual & queer women and breast cancer screening](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/lesbian-bisexual-queer-women-and-breast-cancer-screening/) - Canadian Cancer Society is an excellent resource for lesbian, bisexual, and queer women in need of breast cancer screenings. - [Lesbians 'told they did not need cervical screening'](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/lesbians-told-they-did-not-need-cervical-screening/) - Everyone with a cervix needs a cervical cancer screening. Myths like this are potentially deadly. - [Lifestyle and Medical History Affect Cancer Risk](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/lifestyle-and-medical-history-affect-cancer-risk/) - University of Rochester Medical Center demonstrates how lifestyle may specifically affect gay and bisexual men's risk of cancer. - [Smoking Out a Deadly Threat: Tobacco Use in the LGBT Community](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/smoking-out-a-deadly-threat-tobacco-use-in-the-lgbt-community/) - The American Lung Association created a report that examines persistantly high tobacco use in the LGBT community. - [HEALTHCARE Equality Index 2018](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/healthcare-equality-index-2018/) - "Human Rights Campaign's Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), the unique annual survey that promotes and encourages inclusive care for LGBTQ people in healthcare facilities across the United States." - [Cancer Facts for Gay and Bisexual Men](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/cancer-facts-for-gay-and-bisexual-men/) - The American Cancer Society has assembled a list of important cancer facts for Gay and Bisexual Men. - [Cancer Facts for Lesbians and Bisexual Women](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/cancer-facts-for-lesbians-and-bisexual-women/) - The American Cancer Society has assembled a list of important cancer facts for Lesbian and Bisexual Women. - [Coming Out as Transgender to Your Breast Cancer Care Team](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/coming-out-as-transgender-to-your-breast-cancer-care-team/) - Sharing your transgender identity with health care providers is important to receiving adequate care. Living Beyond Breast Cancer's website can help through the process of opening up to your doctor. - [Coming Out to Your Care Team as Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/coming-out-to-your-care-team-as-lesbian-gay-or-bisexual/) - Sharing your sexual orientation with health care providers is important to receiving adequate care. Living Beyond Breast Cancer's website can help through the process of opening up to your doctor. - [BRFSS: Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Items](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/brfss-sexual-orientation-gender-identity-items/) - A Descriptive Analysis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Items in the BRFSS - [Understanding LGBTQ health issues](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/understanding-lgbtq-health-issues/) - American Medical Association's resource guide on LGBTQ health. - [What Pride has got us thinking about breast cancer](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/what-pride-has-got-us-thinking-about-breast-cancer/) - Keep a Breast Foundation clarifies important misconceptions about queer women and queer bodies. - [In LGBT community, bisexual people have more health risks.](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/in-lgbt-community-bisexual-people-have-more-health-risks-heres-what-could-help/) - Bisexuals make up the majority of the LGBT community, and they are also have more health risks. The Chicago Tribune's article offers some suggestions. - [Addressing the Significant Disparities and Barriers to Health Care Experienced by LGBT Cancer Survivors](https://www.cancer-network.org/resources/addressing-the-significant-disparities-and-barriers-to-health-care-experienced-by-lgbt-cancer-survivors/) - ASCO interviewed Drs. Burkhalter and Sanchez on the risks and barriers that affect LGBT communities who seek cancer care, but the doctors highlight the need for more data. 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[toolkit](https://www.cancer-network.org/resource-type/toolkit/) - [Poster](https://www.cancer-network.org/resource-type/poster/) - [Resource](https://www.cancer-network.org/resource-type/resource/)