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Access to quality, inclusive care is key to the prevention and treatment of cancer in LGBTQ+ communities. The American Cancer Society has published an article about how cancer impacts these communities in Cancer, an international journal. Read more about the challenges and barriers these individuals face in accessing the care they need: https://lnkd.in/ejfuJVrR More: https://lnkd.in/ew2asJig

In a recent Stanford study, researchers found that members of the LGBTQ+ community are more likely to experience a delayed breast cancer diagnosis and a sooner recurrence compared to heterosexual cisgender women. Learn more about the significance of this study, and explore other studies affecting LGBTQ+ health, using FORCE’s XRAY program. https://ow.ly/lSK450RUBUp #HealthEquity #InclusiveCare #PrideMonth #1FORCECommunity

Resource Reminder! ACS has released their Cancer Facts & Figures of 2024. These annual reports provide: -Estimated numbers of new cancer cases and deaths in 2024 by cancer site and US state -Current cancer incidence, mortality, and survival statistics Information on cancer symptoms, risk factors, early detection, and treatment This year's special edition offers an overview of cancer risk factors and screening prevalence among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or gender-nonconforming (LGBTQ+) people in the United States. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gti6dKxG #TAPintoCancerControl #gwccTAP #CancerResearch #CancerAwareness #PrideMonth #LGBTQ

In honor of celebrating Pride month please take the time to read the American Cancer Society release, “Cancer in People who Identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Gender-nonconforming (LGBTQ+).” The first-of-its-kind article provides the latest statistics on the prevalence of cancer screening and modifiable risk factors in LGBTQ+ populations, as well as a review of literature on cancer occurrence and obstacles to cancer prevention and treatment. --> https://buff.ly/3VghN7B

Lots of folks don’t really understand the impact that the Older Americans Act is having on the way we experience aging in America. The nationwide resources and access made possible because of this legislation affect not only LGBTQ+ elders, but all Americans. Aging can be a difficult topic to talk about, but if we are lucky, we are all going to experience it. Check out this important webinar series to learn more! #themoreyouknow #lgbtq

Did you know that LGBTQ+ elders are 2x more likely to live alone and 4x less likely to have children than their heterosexual, cisgender peers? This makes it more difficult to age successfully in their homes and communities. Check out this article from SAGE to learn more about how we can support the LGBTQ+ community as they age this #Pride month.

Advance your ability to provide inclusive and comprehensive care to LGBTQ+ patients. This course goes beyond clinical knowledge, enhancing your understanding and appreciation of the cultural nuances within the LGBTQ+ community: https://ow.ly/5NW050SrQMs

Hump Day! #IYKYK SATXtoday is back at again with today's newsletter providing info about organizations that are are allies to the #LGBTQ community Check out today's copy and learn about these amazing organizations

Endocrine News: Share Your Reflections on the June 2024 Issue: https://bit.ly/4b4d270 “It appears that this year, Endocrine News is having a number of firsts in terms of themed issues: in January we devoted an issue to thyroid cancer, and last month was the first time we devoted an issue to our Asian American members to commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This month we mark another first: to commemorate LGBTQ+ Pride Month, we are highlighting Endocrine Society members who belong to the LGBTQ+ community.” — Mark A. Newman, Executive Editor, Endocrine News  Cover Story:   · A Profile in Courage: How Julie Ann Sosa is using her past to create a better future for LGBTQ+ medical professionals Features:   · Pride Without Prejudice A conversation with Bruno Ferraz-de-Souza, MD, PhD, and Stephen M. Rosenthal, MD  · Body Positive: A closer look at BMI criteria for gender-affirming surgery  · A Relentless Pursuit The Journal of the Endocrine Society Invites Collaborative Obesity Research  · To D or Not To D? What the latest Endocrine Society guideline says about Vitamin D Supplements    #LGBTQ #BMI #VitaminD #Obesity

Healthcare is one of the leading segments for #LGBTQ+ mentions and related terms, including HIV/AIDS drug trial, treatment, and prevention programs, as well as expanding mediations to include PrEP. This contrasts with last year's analysis, in which only 7% of #healthcare organizations had LGBT mentions in their ESG filings. Learn more in our recent research study with ProntoNLP as we assess company conversation about the LGBTQ+ community: https://okt.to/Fikhzp