LGBTQ patients recommend improvements for their cancer care
https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/LGBTQ-patient-recommendations-for-cancer-care
Full article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00520-018-4535-0
Very little research has focused on the cancer care experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people. This study looks at recommendations from the LGBTQ community for improving their cancer care. (6/20/19)
Questions To Ask Your Health Care Provider
- Do you have experience working with LBTGQ patients?
- What support networks are available to individuals who have my orientation or concerns?
Open Clinical Trials
The following studies are enrolling people from the LGBTQ+ community.
- PRIDE Study: The PRIDE Study is the first long-term national health study of LGBTQ+ people. The goal is to improve the long-term health and wellness of LGBTQ+ people.
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NCT05845476: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Data Collection Program Implementation and Evaluation (SOGI). The overall goal of this proposal is to assess multi-level barriers associated with sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data collection in the health record as well as implementation factors including feasibility, acceptability, and data completeness.
Visit our Featured Research Page and Research Search and Enroll Tool to find additional studies enrolling people with, or at high risk for cancer. Note: Most of these trials are geared towards cisgender people.
About FORCE
FORCE is a national nonprofit organization, established in 1999. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by adult hereditary cancers.