ArticlePatient education and counseling2021
Oncologists' experiences caring for LGBTQ patients with cancer: Qualitative analysis of items on a national survey.
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26 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 41 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Implementation of culturally relevant sexual and gender minority/sexual orientation and gender identity training at an NCI-Designated Cancer Center.Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Monographs · 2025Article
- Sexual orientation and gender identity data reveals real-world cancer disparities among sexual and gender minorities at an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Monographs · 2025Article
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- Development of Communication Skills Training for Oncology Clinicians to Promote Inclusion of the Family Members of LGBTQ+ People with Cancer.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Provider preparedness to care for sexual and gender minority adolescent and young adult cancer patients: A scoping review.PEC innovation · 2024Article
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Multiple Myeloma: A Call to Action.Journal of the advanced practitioner in oncology · 2024Review
- Gender oncology: recommendations and consensus of the Italian Association of Medical Oncology (AIOM).ESMO open · 2024Article
- Gender-Affirming Surgery and Cancer: Considerations for Radiation Oncologists for Pelvic Radiation in Transfeminine Patients.International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics · 2023Review
- Evaluating Healthcare Professionals' Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Education Interest in LGBTQ2 + Cancer Care.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2023Article
- Piloting the Sexual and Gender Minority Cancer Curricular Advances for Research and Education (SGM Cancer CARE) Workshop: Research Training in the Service of SGM Cancer Health Equity.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2023Article
- "No one size fits all" A Multi-Method Survey of Oncology Allied Health Professionals Experiences with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Queer Questioning Adolescent, and Young Adult Patients with Cancer and Reproductive and Sexual Health".Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology · 2023Article
- Association of Affirming Care with Chronic Disease and Preventive Care Outcomes among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Older Adults.American journal of preventive medicine · 2023Article
- Editorial: Cancer prevention, treatment and survivorship in the LGBTQIA community.Frontiers in oncology · 2023Article
- Clinical outcomes of radiation therapy for transgender and gender-expansive people with cancer.Frontiers in oncology · 2023Article
- "It's Kind of Complicated": A Qualitative Exploration of Perceived Social Support in Young Adult and Young Adult Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and/or Queer Cancer Survivors.Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectivesSexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals experience cancer-related health disparities and reduced quality of cancer care compared to the general population in part due to a lack of knowledgeable providers. This study explored oncologists' experiences and perspectives in providing patient-centered care for SGM individuals with cancer.
methodsWe conducted a qualitative analysis of oncologists' responses to four open-ended items on a national survey eliciting their experiences, reservations, and suggestions in treating SGM patients.
resultsOver 50 % of the 149 respondents of the national survey responded to at least one open-ended item. Many oncologists reported positive experiences reflecting personal growth and affirmative care practices, such as open, non-judgmental communication, compassion, competence, and supporting patients' identity. There was a notable lack of experience with transgender patients in particular. Lack of knowledge, interpersonal communication concerns (e.g., fear of offending patients), and microaggressions ("don't ask, don't tell") were identified as barriers to providing affirming care.
conclusionsOncologists recognize their knowledge deficits and need strategies to overcome communication barriers and microaggressions among the cancer care team to provide SGM-affirming care. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Curricula are needed to train oncologists in SGM healthcare needs and affirming communication skills to facilitate patient-centered care for SGM individuals with cancer.
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