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This collection of resources was specifically created to help people who are part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community and living with lung cancer. Some of the resources below are specific to lung cancer, while others are relevant to people with all types of cancer.
Included is a special video conversation with lung cancer survivors talking about the need for LGBTQIA2S+ specific resources. They talk about the gaps in care they’ve encountered, as well as some of the help they’ve received and passed along to others.
LUNGevity LGBTQIA2S+ Discussion Forum
LUNGevity’s long-running online forum has a dedicated space for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals who have lung cancer or are caregivers to someone with lung cancer. This is a place to find even more resources, ask questions, and offer support to people with similar experiences to yours.
Special Conversation: LGBTQIA2S+ Voices Building Community & Support
During Pride Month, LUNGevity hosted a special conversation touching on a range of topics, including:
- Finding and communicating with trusted medical professionals
- Finding community among other LGBTQIA2S+ people with lung cancer
- The value of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) data to inform care for the LGBTQIA2S+ community
National LGBT Cancer Network
The National LGBT Cancer Network works to improve the lives of LGBTQI+ cancer survivors, with a focus on advocacy, education, patient services, and training for healthcare providers. The button below links directly to their online peer support groups for people with all types of cancer.
CancerCare
CancerCare helps connect people with cancer with a licensed clinical oncologist to give personalized support. Their help is completely free, and their LGBTQ+ page shares how to get in contact with them, as well as additional resources specifically for LGBTQ+ people with cancer.
AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) issues a biannual report with extensive data on cancer disparities based on gender identity, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, geographic location, class, and age.
Cancer Facts & Figures for LGBTQ+ Adults
The American Cancer Society released a report in 2024 with a special section dedicated to risk factors, barriers to care, gender-affirming care, screening, disparities, survivorship, and data collection specific to LGBTQ+ adults.
LUNGevity Survivor Resource Center
The LUNGevity Survivor Resource Center is a library of information and resources to help people who are living with lung cancer. You can find tools, organizations and groups, as well as information related to:
- Managing side effects
- Financial support
- Legal and employment issues
- Travel and lodging
- Lung cancer education
- And more