Resources Provided by: Resources for LGBTQ+ Patients With Cancer

Thank you to Laura Wright for providing these essential resources. Please visit her article for more resources and information on cancer resources for LGBTQ+ folx: Resources for LGBTQ+ Patients With Cancer

Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA)

GLMA is the largest and oldest association of LGBTQ+ and allied health care providers. The group conducts research to improve health outcomes for those in the community, advocates to promote inclusive health care policies, and educates medical professionals on LGBTQ+ health.

National Coalition for LGBTQ Health

This group focuses on improving the health of LGBTQ+ individuals through advocacy, education, and research at the local and federal level.

National LGBT Cancer Network

The website for this group offers a wide array of cancer support resources and runs peer-support groups over Zoom for LGBTQ+ people who have cancer or are survivors.

National LGBT Cancer Project

Recognized as the nation’s first LGBTQ+ cancer survivor support and advocacy nonprofit, this organization runs an online support community called “Out With Cancer.”

OutPatients

This organization provides online peer support meetings for LGBTQ+ individuals to talk openly about their experiences with cancer.

Lesbians

Lesbian Cancer Survivors and Caregivers

This Facebook support group provides a safe space for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers to share their experiences.

National LGBT Cancer Project

This national organization runs different support groups based on cancer diagnosis.

Gay Men

MaleCare

This group offers in-person and online support groups, including ones for gay and bisexual men with prostate cancer and breast cancer.

Zero Prostate Cancer

This organization is dedicated to providing support for prostate cancer patients who are gay or bisexual men or transgender women.

Transgender People

CoppaFeel!

This organization focuses on preventive screenings and education about breast cancer, including special resources for transgender and nonbinary individuals.

Transgender Cancer Patient Project

This project provides informational articles and other resources aimed at destigmatizing patient experiences and degendering health care. It also has a library of zines (small, self-published works) written by transgender cancer patients.

Transgender Cancer Network

Led by a transgender man with cancer, this Facebook group provides connection and community for transgender people battling cancer.

Older Adults

Sage Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ+ Elders

Provides various support tools and resources, including ones on health care and caregiving, to LGBTQ+ elders. Sage also runs a national LGBTQ+ elder hotline available 24/7 that seniors in crisis can use to talk to a certified responder.

Young Adults

Escape

The group provides resources for LGBTQ+ adolescents and young adult cancer patients and survivors.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

The hospital’s resource on LGBTQ Youth and Cancer has information that teens and young people can use to choose a pediatric cancer center, find support among their care team, and understand their privacy rights.

Teenage Cancer Trust

his organization provides support to LGBTQ+ teenagers who have received a cancer diagnosis. The group is based in the United Kingdom, but it has resources on its website that could be helpful to any young person battling cancer.

Veterans

LGBTQ+ cancer patients who are also veterans may face unique challenges that require special support or resources.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers health care resources for all veterans, including those who identify as LBGTQ+. This includes cancer screening, prevention, and treatment.

Every VA health care system has an LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator (VCC), who can help LGBTQ+ veterans get the care they need and advocate for their right to inclusive and affirming treatment. You can use the VA’s LGBTQ+ VCC Locator Tool to find a VCC in your state.

Caregivers

Family Caregiver Alliance

This nonprofit organization runs multiple support groups over Zoom for LGBTQ+ caregivers.

LGBTQ Caregiver Center

Resources on the group’s website address the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ caregivers and those who provide care for LGBTQ+ individuals. Caregivers can share their story to help amplify LGBTQ+ caregiver experiences.

AARP LGBTQ+ Adults & Caregivers

AARP provides a lot of information and resources for adults who are LGBTQ+ and their caregivers.

Resources for LGBTQ+ Patients by Type of Cancer

Colorectal Cancer

Fight Colorectal Cancer, for example, provides support to those with colorectal cancer and offers special resources for the LGBTQ+ community.

Living Beyond Breast Cancer

Provides dedicated support to those with breast cancer who are lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or nonbinary by offering informational resources and personal stories from survivors.

Prostate Cancer and Gay, Bisexual Men & Transgender Women

A private Facebook group for those in the community affected by prostate cancer.

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Thank you to Laura Wright for providing these resources for our directory!

For more information, visit: Resources for LGBTQ+ Patients With Cancer