Dr. Amanda Bolderston, EdD, FCAMRT, MRT(T), Queering Cancer
Tristan Bilash, RSW, Queering Cancer
Free keynote talk from Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists Annual General Conference, St. John, NB. 2024.
Tristan is a transgender man, ovarian cancer survivor and clinical oncology social worker. Amanda is a queer radiation therapist and researcher. In this session they will weave lived experience with best practices in affirming care for transgender and gender-diverse people (TGD) people affected by cancer from diagnosis, through treatment and survivorship.
Learning Objectives:
– Explore the multifaceted healthcare experiences of TGD people affected by cancer.
– Navigate the intersection of TGD care and Medical Radiation Technologist practice in a typical cancer trajectory.
– Describe ways of providing affirming care for TGD Individuals with a focus on empathy, inclusivity, and cultural competency.