Gays and cancer

Gay and bisexual men face additional health care challenges compared to their heterosexual peers. These include health care disparities, increased risk for specific cancers and negative medical experiences. This fact sheet covers:. Gay and bisexual men may face discrimination and harassment in medical care settings.

Cancer and the LGBTQ+ Community

Hepatitis A is commonly passed through the stool to the mouth, and is another risk to the liver. A positive HIV test result should alert a doctor to order other screening tests. Because your primary care doctor might not automatically prescribe these tests, it may be up to you to ask for them.

What people who identify as LGBTQ should know about cancer

Alcohol use. HIV infection. HPV infection. When you find a health care professional you can trust, consider sharing these details to help them recommend the best care plan for you: The organs you have that correspond with the gender you were assigned with at birth.

Gay and Bisexual Men Are at Higher Risk for These Cancers

These are free of charge for anyone affected by cancer. Resource navigation and support groups are available throughout the country. Counseling is available in New York and New Jersey. Self-Advocacy and Support One of the benefits of coming out to your provider is that you can be honest about your support network.