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The importance of disclosure: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual, queer/questioning, and intersex individuals and the cancer continuum

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/transsexual, queer/questioning, and intersex population experiences cancer health disparities due to a lack of disclosure and knowledge regarding increased cancer risk. Oncology health care providers and institutions should create environments that encourage the disclosure of sexual orientation and identity.

Source: Cancer

DOI: 10.1002/cncr.29203

Authors: Gwendolyn P. Quinn, Matthew B. Schabath, Julian A. Sanchez, Steven K. Sutton, B. Lee Green

Institutions: University of South Florida, Moffitt Cancer Center

Language: English

Topic: LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Cancer Institute