Abstract IA20: Cancer in Sexual and Gender Minority populations

Conclusions: Greater acceptance of SGM in the healthcare setting is needed for disclosure to occur more routinely and health care providers to respond to SOGI disclosure in ways that address needs. A welcoming environment conducive to SOGI disclosure is a key element in improving the quality of care. The collection of SOGI and an accurate and thorough sexual history is necessary for LGBTQ patients to receive proper screening, diagnosis and treatment for their cancer healthcare needs. Equally important is ensuring healthcare providers and staff are properly educated on the increased prevalence of risk factors as well as the specific needs of the LGBTQ population in regards to cancer care.Citation Format: Gwendolyn P. Quinn, Matthew B. Schabath, Miles For Moffitt Work Group. Cancer in Sexual and Gender Minority populations. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Ninth AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2016 Sep 25-28; Fort Lauderdale, FL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2017;26(2 Suppl):Abstract nr IA20.
Source: Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: LGBTQ Cancer Health Disparities: Oral Presentations - Invited Abstracts Source Type: research