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. 2015 Sep-Oct;65(5):384-400.

doi: 10.3322/caac.21288. Epub 2015 Jul 17.

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Cancer and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) populations

Gwendolyn P Quinn et al. CA Cancer J Clin. 2015 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

This article provides an overview of the current literature on seven cancer sites that may disproportionately affect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) populations. For each cancer site, the authors present and discuss the descriptive statistics, primary prevention, secondary prevention and preclinical disease, tertiary prevention and late-stage disease, and clinical implications. Finally, an overview of psychosocial factors related to cancer survivorship is offered as well as strategies for improving access to care.

Keywords: LGBT; cancer; health behavior; health disparities; sexual minorities; survivorship.

© 2015 American Cancer Society.

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