Cancer Fact Sheet for LGBTQ+ People

by American Cancer Society

This fact sheet provides an overview of cancer in the LGBTQ+ community and explains how they have a higher risk of cancer than heterosexual and cisgender people due to barriers to cancer screening. It provides tips on how to advocate for yourself, what you can do to lower your cancer risk, tips on prevention, and where to get more information.

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