For LGBTQ+ patients, the anxiety of a serious illness like pancreatic cancer can be magnified by a healthcare system that may not always be equipped to provide sensitive, competent care to gender and sexual minorities.
In recognition of Pride Month, Nicolas Clifford, manager of research and education communications for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), highlights the unique barriers to care and health disparities facing the LGBTQ+ community, as well as ways PanCAN can help those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Here are some of the unique barriers faced by the LGBTQ+ community:
Fears of mistreatment due to homophobia and/or transphobia:
Financial Barriers:
Institutional Barriers:
During Pride Month and beyond, it’s important to raise awareness of the health disparities experienced by the LGBTQ+ community. And when it comes to pancreatic cancer, PanCAN is ready to help patients navigate the healthcare system and find the resources they need.
To read the full article visit pancan.org.
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