LGBTQIA+ and Allies Engagement Group > Health Disparities Information
The LGBTQIA+ community experiences an unequal cancer burden.
A 2024 report from the American Cancer Society details the rates of new cancer cases and the rates of cancer deaths among people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, or Gender-nonconforming (LGBTQIA+).
American Cancer Society Cancer Survivors Network®
The Cancer Survivors Network (CSN) is a safe online community where survivors and caregivers can connect with others who have had similar experiences to share their stories, ask questions, and support each other.
Partner Resources
CancerCare provides free, professional support services for the LGBTQ+ community affected by cancer, as well as practical information and additional resources.
National LGBTQI+ Cancer Network
The National LGBTQI+ Cancer Network is an education, training, and advocacy organization that works to improve the lives of LGBTQI+ cancer survivors and those at risk. The services they offer LGBTQI+ individuals affected by cancer include free virtual LGBTQI+ support groups three times a week and directories of LGBTQI+-friendly providers.
Human Rights Campaign's Healthcare Equality Index
A guide for LGBT-friendly healthcare facilities
The Transgender Cancer Patient Project
A free support system and community for transgender cancer patients
National LGBT Cancer Project
LGBT cancer survivor support and advocacy nonprofit organization
Queering Cancer
Cancer resources and support for queer people
The Breasties
The first all-inclusive nonprofit organization that creates community for survivors, previvors, stage 4 thrivers, and caregivers impacted by breast and gynecologic cancers