Patient information
Find cancer resources tailored for you, from teams we know and trust. These resources are created for 2SLGBTQI+ people and include information on treatments and coping with side effects, and offer emotional, practical, and social support.
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I Just Want to Be Me
Hospice UK
This report about palliative and end of life care highlights the perspectives and experiences of trans and gender diverse people and the people close to them.
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LGBTQI+ people with cancer
Cancer Council, NSW
This patient booklet developed by Cancer Council NSW (Australia) has been prepared to help understand how cancer and its treatment may affect LGBTQI+ people
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LGBTQ+ people and cancer
Macmillan with OUTpatients
This patient booklet developed by Macmillan Cancer Support with OUTpatients has information about navigating healthcare, cancer, and cancer treatment.
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Cancer resources for 2SLGBTQI+ communities
Canadian Cancer Society
The Community Services Locator helps you find 2SLGBTQI+ friendly services and programs for people with cancer and their loved ones.
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Screening in 2SLGBTQI+ communities
Canadian Cancer Society
This website includes tailored information on preventative screening for breast, cervical, colorectal, and prostate cancer.
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Being OK...Being You
Peter Mac Cancer Centre
This patient booklet developed by Victorian Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Service and young people navigating cancer includes information on maximising support networks and information to share with healthcare teams.
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Breast cancer and transgender people
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
This webpage includes a discussion about finding trans friendly care, gender-affirming hormones and breast cancer treatment and finding support.
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Body image, sexuality, and family planning
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
This webpage includes a discussion about breast reconstruction, side effects and body image, sexual health, and family planning.
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Communicating with your breast cancer care team as an LGBTQ+ person
Living Beyond Breast Cancer
This webpage includes advice on sharing your sexual orientation with health care providers, and things to consider.
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Prostate cancer information for gay and bisexual men
Prostate Cancer UK
This webpage provides Information on prostate cancer testing, treatment, side effects of treatment, sexuality and support.
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Trans women and prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer UK
This webpage has information about prostate anatomy, prostate pathologies (Including cancer), hormones, signs and symptoms, sex and more.
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Sexual and Gender Diversity + Cancer: A guide to resources in the community
The Sexual and Gender Diversity in Cancer Program
This guide features community resources for physical health and mental wellbeing, plus social and practical support for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities navigating cancer.