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June is #PrideMonth 🏳️🌈 Pride Month recognises and celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community, their history, and raises awareness around the ongoing challenges they face. Throughout the month, we will be sharing resources highlighting barriers for LGBTQIA+ patients with a potential cancer diagnosis accessing healthcare and how primary care can support. Watch our docu-style video ‘Cancer in the Trans Community’ which explores the challenges faced by transgender patients. 📽️ https://bit.ly/3yVqi0k This episode explores: ➡️ How common is cancer in the transgender community? ➡️ What are some of the barriers for trans people accessing healthcare? ➡️ What can primary care professionals do to support patients? ➡️ How can primary care professionals discuss sensitive issues? #primarycare #LGBTQIA #pride #inclusion

As a member of the #LGBTQ+ community and a cancer survivor, I want to flag this #PrideMonth conversation featuring Northeast Business Group on Health and National LGBT Cancer Network. Kim Thiboldeaux, the CEO of NEBGH, led a national patient-focused cancer organization for more than two decades. Her experience is on display as she and Scout from the National LGBT Cancer Network discuss our community's experience with cancer. As someone who has filled out the network's surveys, I can attest to their commitment to documenting how a cancer diagnosis disrupts a queer person's life that are not readily apparent to our allies. Of note, they talked about how employers (here's looking at you, ERGs) can create an environment that support LGBTQ employees. Here are quick takes: 1. Value the people in your organization, and recognize the value they bring with their diverse experiences. 2. Tailor content on wellness programs and insurance coverage to address the medical mistrust or specialty needs of this population. 3. Beyond the ERG, be sure to incorporate the queer expertise into your business model to ensure your company is distinguishing itself as a safe, inclusive resource for LGBTQ clients. Thanks for sharing the content, Christian Waugh. #ERG #LGBTQ #PrideMonth #Engagement #Healthcare

The American Cancer Society Cancer “Facts & Figures 2024” report is here with data detailing the current cancer burden in the US, progress that’s been made, and what preventive steps you can take to help reduce your cancer risk. View the full report online: https://lnkd.in/gEWsnc9T

US Cancer Facts & Figures 2024 are just published by American Cancer Society. Report strengthens need for healthcare and drug development community to continue advances in innovative drug solutions. Patient-centric approach to meet patient needs across entire spectrum of diverse population will be imperative in those efforts. In addition, continued efforts on cancer types that are still showing increase in incidence such as breast and CRC cancers in adults younger than 55 years, prostate and pancreatic cancer that are persistently rising across age groups. #oncology #oncologydrugdevelopment #cancerstatistics https://lnkd.in/eW-b_rB3? utm_source=linkedIn&utm_medium=leadership&utm_campaign=F&F&utm_content=video

The American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures 2024 report is here with data detailing the current cancer burden in the US, progress that’s been made, and what preventive steps you can take to help reduce your cancer risk. Deep dive into this report to equip yourself, health professionals, educators, and policy makers with discussion points to effectively advocate for people facing cancer. With breast, prostate, colorectal (ages 0-54), and cervical (ages 30-44) cancers on the rise, it's important to get screened. Full report: https://lnkd.in/gRkVKQh5

Gender equality is an important topic of discussion and needs to be looked at holistically within the community. There is a need to have a gender balance when it comes to opportunities in any profession, including the medical field, particularly Oncology, that has seen tremendous growth and opportunities over the years. We have come across many talented medical professionals from both genders. It is important that we consciously work towards creating a balance, talk about any position, from the junior most up to leadership levels, across departments. Would be great to hear from you all on this pertinent subject of gender equality in Oncology! #genderequality #oncology #cancercareer #medicalcareer #oncologycareer #career

I had the privilege of being invited to participate in a panel at the 2024 Cervical Cancer Summit powered by Cervivor, Inc. this afternoon. The session called 'Inclusive Screening: Breaking Down Barriers in the LGBTQIA+ Community' touched on so many topics including, 1) Invisible populations - LGBTQI+ folks are invisible in our national cancer health data. Data Equity IS Health Equity 2) Locating affirming providers - How DO we find affirming and LGBTQI+ competent providers? Are all providers who say they are LGBTQI+ competent really mean that they are trans, nonbinary, and/or intersex affirming? 3) Aggressively gendered cancer spaces - When we make pelvic cancer spaces more inclusive we elevate the care for everyone. Because I always like to provide resources, even though I don't always have the answers. Do you work within the cancer care continuum? Visit our training page or reach out to us directly and let us know how we can best support you. https://lnkd.in/gYCuVk4H

Disability still remains a mystery to many given the #misinformation which is usually spread around it which in turn leads to stigma and discrimination against people who have it. Let’s spread the most accurate and relevant information possible. One way to stay abreast of disability in #zimbabwe is watch the weekly disability online program #TheAbilityShow https://lnkd.in/dAZB2rpr #disabilityinclusion #inclusion #disabilityrightszw #hstv

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🏳️🌈 Healthcare professionals — allyship isn't necessarily about knowing absolutely everything. It's about always striving to do better, and to learn. 🏳️🌈 Navigating medical services as a trans person can be daunting, so knowing your healthcare worker is on your side and fighting for you can make all the difference 🏳️🌈 And remember, OUTpatients run training for healthcare professionals working with LGBTIQ+ people with cancer. Visit the link in our bio to learn more. #cancersupport #cancer #livingwithcancer #cancerawareness #lgbtqia #trans #support #cancersupportgroup