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Cancer of the Breast Tissue in the LGBTQ+ Community: Disparities in Prevalence and Health Outcomes

LGBTQ+ community members have been shown to be significantly less likely to receive a mammogram due to past negative experiences when seeking medical care. Additionally, lesbian and bisexual women have higher rates of a number of breast cancer risk factors, including increased alcohol use, higher rates of smoking, obesity, and nulliparity.

In this session we talk data with Michelle Vargas of the National LGBT Cancer Network, tailored LGBTQ+ cancer education with Julia Applegate of the Equitas Health Institute, and hear from Columbus, Ohio breast cancer survivor, Lori Gum.

This program is part of a Series about Breast/Chest Health in the LGBTQ+ Community hosted by the Equitas Health Institute in partnership with WOSU Public Media.

Apr 22, 2021 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)