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ReviewDialogues in health2025

Strengthening cancer care for the LGBTQIA+ population in Nepal: A narrative review to set priorities for equitable oncology services.

Sunil Shrestha, Nabin Pathak, Simit Sapkota, Sudip Thapa, Subhas Pandit, Jeebana Bhandari, Pankaj Barman, Pratik Khanal, Kamal Ranabhat, Vibhu Paudyal and 1 more

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Review in Dialogues in health, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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11 authors.

Sunil ShresthaDepartment of Research and Academics, Kathmandu Cancer Center, Nala Road, Tathali, Bhaktapur, Nepal.
Nabin PathakDrug Information Unit and Pharmacovigilance Cell, Department of Pharmacy, Hetauda Hospital, Madan Bhandari Academy of Health Sciences, Hetauda, Bagmati Province, Nepal.
Simit SapkotaDepartment of Clinical Oncology, Kathmandu Cancer Center, Nala Road, Tathali, Bhaktapur, Nepal.
Sudip ThapaDepartment Medical Oncology, B&B Hospital Pvt. Ltd, Gwarko, Lalitpur, Nepal.
Subhas PanditDepartment of Clinical Oncology, Kathmandu Cancer Center, Nala Road, Tathali, Bhaktapur, Nepal.
Jeebana BhandariDepartment of Research and Academics, Kathmandu Cancer Center, Nala Road, Tathali, Bhaktapur, Nepal.
Pankaj BarmanChitwan Medical College, Department of Medical Oncology, Chitwan, Nepal.
Pratik KhanalBergen Centre for Ethics and Priority Setting in Health (BCEPS), Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Norway.
Kamal RanabhatMinistry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Vibhu PaudyalFlorence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care, King's College London, London, UK.
Deependra SinghEarly Detection, Prevention, and Infections Branch, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO), Lyon, France.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cancer epidemiology and care services in low- and middle-income countries, has traditionally overlooked the specific needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual community, including people who identify with diverse gender identities and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA+). This narrative review examines the intersection of LGBTQIA+ individual's health and oncology cases in Nepal, highlighting disparities in cancer risk factors, delayed diagnosis, limited screening access and the compounding effects of social stigma and discrimination. Drawing from regional data and global insights, we identify systemic barriersincluding heteronormative healthcare environments, lack of provider training in LGBTQIA+-inclusive oncology, and policy gaps that hinder equitable cancer care access. We also outline targeted strategies to improve cancer outcomes for LGBTQIA+ individuals, including stakeholder engagement, culturally competent oncology training for healthcare providers and students, and community-led education and advocacy. This review underscores the urgent need to integrate LGBTQIA+-specific priorities into Nepal's national cancer strategies to advance equity in oncology care delivery.

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cancer careEquitable healthcareLGBTQIA+NepalOncologyStigma and barriers

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PMID40688796
PMCPMC12274711

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