LGBT Support
Cancer and the LGBT Community
There are approximately 1 million LGBT cancer survivors in the country today.
This is based on the common estimate that approximately 10% of the population is gay, lesbian, bisexual and/or transgender.
Nearly every doctor has LGBT people as patients.
According to the 2000 Census, same-sex couples are present in 99% of the counties in this country.
This statistic does not factor in single LGBT people, those not able to come out publicly and transgender men and women who may identify as heterosexual. It is impossible to determine who is LGBT by looking at a person’s appearance, age or marital status.
For more information, browse any of the articles below.
How to Use Inclusive Language in Healthcare
Nearly One In Four Gay And Lesbian Adults Lack Health Insurance.
Screening Facilities
Find an LGBT-friendly cancer screening facility near you.
The National LGBT Cancer Network has selected these resources because of their commitment to offering safe, affordable, welcoming care to all LGBT people. Each facility has a Personal Contact who will guide you in setting up your appointments and assure your comfort and safety when you arrive.
National LGBT Cancer Network
Advocating for Health Equality
136 West 16 St. #1E
New York, NY 10011
info@cancer-network.org
212-675-2633
cancer-network.org
- Educating the LGBT community about our increased cancer risks and the importance of screening and early detection;
- Training health care providers to offer more culturally-competent, safe and welcoming care; and
- Advocating for LGBT survivors in mainstream cancer organizations, the media and research.