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ArticleAmerican journal of surgery2026

Experiences and challenges of sexual and gender minority patients undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Gabi Barmettler, Sara Kohlbeck, Chandler S Cortina, Olga Kantor

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Gabi BarmettlerDivision of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA. Electronic address: gabi.barmettler@nuvancehealth.org.
Sara KohlbeckComprehensive Injury Center, Medical College Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Chandler S CortinaDivision of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA; Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center, Milwaukee, WI, USA.
Olga KantorDivision of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; Breast Oncology Program, Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center, Boston, MA, USA.

Funding

Understanding the Influence of Hormone Therapy on Breast Cancer Risk and Screening through Mixed MethodsK08CA276706 · NCI · MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN · PI Chandler Scott Cortina · 2023 to 2026
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NCI NIH HHS K08 CA276706
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis survey study sought to characterize the experiences and treatments of sexual and gender minority (SGM) patients with breast cancer.

methodsThe WhySurg survey was modified to focus on SGM patients and distributed via social media, support groups, and clinic flyers between 2023 and 2024. SGM individuals, age ≥18, and a history of breast cancer were eligible. Descriptive and reflexive thematic analyses were performed.

results50 individuals responded, with 31 (62%) completing it. Most (77%) were cisgender women, 16% nonbinary, and 3% transgender man. Most (58%) were lesbian/gay/homosexual, while 23% were bisexual, 13% pansexual, 13% queer, 3% asexual, 1 heterosexual, and 1 other. 29% experienced discrimination related to their SGM identity during treatment. Three themes emerged: 1) SGM identity influenced surgical choice, 2) respondents were reluctant to share SGM identity, and 3) appropriate surgical expectations are key to optimize gender-affirming patient-centered outcomes.

conclusionSGM data is essential to ensure patient-centered surgical decision-making.

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Breast NeoplasmsSexual and Gender MinoritiesAdultAgedFemaleGender-Nonconforming PersonsHumansMaleMastectomyMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesBreast cancerGender minoritySexual orientationTreatment

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