Podcast - How can we improve LGBTQIA+ cancer care?

This entry is part 9 of 25 in the series That Cancer Conversation

Beating cancer means beating it for everyone. And crucial to doing that is tackling health inequalities, unfair and avoidable differences in health across the population and between different groups within society.

In this episode, we’re diving into the inequalities faced by one group, in particular, the LGBTQIA+ community, and what we can do to make cancer care more inclusive for everyone.

To get some insight into the inequalities in cancer care in the LGBTQIA+ community and what needs to change to reduce them, we hear from Dr Alison Berner a medical oncologist, academic clinical lecturer, and speciality doctor in adult gender identity medicine, and Stewart O’Callaghan, founder and CEO of the LGBTQIA+ cancer charity OUTpatients.

(Please note that at the time of recording, OUTpatients was known as Live Through This, and is referred to as such throughout the episode)

Learn more about the research and resources discussed:

I’m trans or non-binary, does this affect my cancer screening?
The latest on self-sampling for cervical screening
OUTpatients (formerly Live Through This)
UK Cancer and Transition Service (UCATS)
Best For My Chest (Inclusive breast screening information)
Remove the Doubt (Inclusive cervical cancer screening information)

Stewart O'Callaghan

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