Out With Cancer: Lgbti Experiences of Cancer Survivorship and Care

Grant number: LP170100644 | Funding period: 2018 - 2022

Completed

Abstract

This project aims to understand the experiences and concerns of cancer survivors and carers within lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex communities. This vulnerable population reports higher rates of cancer related distress and dissatisfaction with care than the general population. This project will examine the perspectives of cancer survivors, their carers, and professional stakeholders, to inform targeted patient and carer resources, and recommendations for cancer care and policy.

Related publications (2)

Reinforcing or Disrupting Gender Affirmation: The Impact of Cancer on Transgender Embodiment and Identity

JM Ussher, R Power, K Allison, S Sperring, C Parton, J Perz, C Davies, T Cook, AJ Hawkey, KH Robinson, M Hickey, A Anazodo, C Ellis

2023-04-01

There is a pressing need for greater understanding and focus on cancer survivorship and informal cancer caring of trans people (bi..

Attitudes, knowledge and practice behaviours of oncology health care professionals towards lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) patients and their carers: A mixed-methods study

JM Ussher, J Perz, K Allison, R Power, A Hawkey, GW Dowsett, M Hickey, C Parton, FEJ McDonald, ID Davis, GP Quinn, K Boydell, KH Robinson, S Chambers, A Anazodo

2022-07-01

Objective: There is growing recognition that health care professionals (HCPs) and policy makers are insufficiently equipped to pro..

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Martha Hickey