LGBTQ+

Your Stories: Conquering Cancer
September 21, 2021 · Jimmy O’Hara, Conquer Cancer staff
In this “Your Stories” podcast from Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, Dr. Don Dizon and Scout from the National LGBT Cancer Network discuss the unique challenges LGBTQ+ people with cancer face and why their inclusion in cancer care and data is so important. Read More >>
August 10, 2021 · Chasity Burrows Walters, PhD, RN
Dr. Chasity Burrows Walters discusses the difficulties that can come with sharing your sexual orientation and gender identity with your cancer care team, how bringing this conversation up with your provider can benefit your care, and how to navigate the discussion. Read More >>
May 5, 2021 · Mal Malme
Cancer survivor Mal Malme shares what the experience of navigating cancer survivorship is like as a non-binary person and how institutions are changing to be more inclusive of LGBTQ+ people with cancer. Read More >>
April 14, 2021 · Charles Kamen, PhD, MPH, and Gwendolyn Quinn, PhD
In this post, Dr. Charles Kamen and Dr. Gwendolyn Quinn discuss how to find trusted cancer care providers who are trained in LGBTQ+ health. Read More >>
January 21, 2021 · Matthew Schabath, PhD
In this post, Dr. Matthew Schabath discusses the unique challenges LGBTQ people with cancer face throughout their experience, what resources are available to help, and how the health care community is working to eliminate disparities in care. Read More >>