LGBTQ+ Post Cancer Strategies
You Spoke, We ListenedIn OUT: the National Cancer Survey, 58% of the overall LGBTQ+ participants, 67% of the LGBTQ+ BIPOC participants, and 75% of the Gender Expansive participants stated that a post-treatment care plan which includes information helpful to LGBTQI+ individuals was important to them.
Why we need LGBTQ+ Post Cancer Resources
LGBTQ+ communities have unique post cancer needs, and right now those needs are largely going unmet. Studies show that LGBTQ+ communities report lower satisfaction with cancer care treatment, higher rates of psychological distress in survivorship, poorer health-related quality of life, and a higher number of poor mental health days per month. In response to these challenges we’ve made this Post Cancer Resource page. This page is your destination for resources specific to LGBTQ+ cancer journeys!
Support Groups
In OUT: the National Cancer Survey, LGBTQI+-specific support groups were the top request made by LGBTQI+ cancer survivors. In response the National LGBT Cancer Network is currently running cancer peer-support groups. This is a healing space to lean on your LGBTQ+ community for support throughout your cancer journey. Join us today!
Sex After Cancer
We know people with chronic illness are sexual and desire sex. Read stories from LGBTQ+ cancer survivors on sexual desires and dysfunctions, the challenges disabilities can have on relationships and breakthrough discoveries about how to reclaim intimacy and gain sexual satisfaction. Frankly is here to give to give LGBTQ+ the hope and confidence they should and can be sexual beings.
We're here for you!
As time goes on, we’ll be adding more and more tailored LGBTQ+ specific resources. Join our mailing list to stay in touch and be the first to know about additional resources or opportunities for LGBTQ+ folks on the cancer journey!
