Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) and cancer

It is important that LGBTQ cancer patients and survivors feel welcome and understood when they participate cancer support groups. Below are resources that offer an on-line community or may be able to help link you to a cancer support group or organization close to your home:

• Cancer Facts for Gay and Bisexual Men by American Cancer Society
• Cancer Facts for Lesbian and Bisexual Women by American Cancer Society

More resources:

• The National LGBT Cancer Project
• National LGBT Cancer Network
• Sacramento Gender Health Center
• LGBTQ+ Community and Cancer
• LGBTQI+ Cancer Support - Byrd Cancer Education and Advocacy Foundation
• Cancer and the LGBTQ+ Community - Prevent Cancer Foundation