Breast cancer disparities among the LGBTQ+ community

https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/breast-cancer-disparities-among-LGBTQ-community

Full article: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/article-abstract/2800989

This study looked at differences in breast cancer treatment outcomes among people from the LGBTQ+ community. (Posted 6/28/23)

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Open Clinical Trials

The following studies are specifically 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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