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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 

https://www.cancer.org/

website: English and twelve additional languages 

(800) 227-2345 

Helpline/information, English 24/7, Live Spanish help, Monday – Friday 7:00 AM –

7:00 PM, CT, After hours – third party translation. 

Third party translation service for other languages.

Live chat available, English and Spanish, Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM, CT  

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. It provides information, education, resources, and support for all types of cancer including alternative approaches, clinical trials, and tips for living with cancer.  

Cancer facts for Lesbian and Bisexual Woman

https://www.cancer.org/healthy/cancer-facts/cancer-facts-for-lesbian-and-bisexual-women.html

Some of the cancers that most often affect women are breast, colorectal, endometrial, lung, cervical, skin, and ovarian cancers. Lesbian and bisexual women may be at increased risk for breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer compared to heterosexual women. Information on risks, prevention and what you can do to prevent these cancers or find them early. 

Cancer facts for Gay and Bisexual Men

https://www.cancer.org/healthy/cancer-facts/cancer-facts-for-gay-and-bisexual-men.html

The most common types of cancer among men in the US are skin, prostate, lung, and colorectal cancer. Some younger men might be at risk of testicular cancer and Hodgkin Lymphoma. Some gay men, especially those who are HIV positive, might have a higher risk of anal cancer. Information on risks, prevention and what you can do to prevent these cancers or find them early. 

Understand and Manage Your Diagnosis

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer.html

Information on managing, understanding, and coping cancer.

Videos on Clinical Trials

https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/clinical-trials/clinical-trials-videos.html

Better understand what is involved in a trial and how to understand if a trial is right for you. Note: search results do not replace advice from your doctor.

About Clinical Trials

https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/clinical-trials/what-you-need-to-know/picking-a-clinical-trial.html

Note: search results do not replace advice from your doctor.

Sex and the Woman with Cancer

https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/physical-side-effects/fertility-and-sexual-side-effects/sexuality-for-women-with-cancer.html

Sex and the female body; surgery and sex; chemo and hormone treatment and sex; cancer, sex and the single woman.

Cancer, Sex, and the Male body

https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/physical-side-effects/fertility-and-sexual-side-effects/sexuality-for-men-with-cancer/how-male-body-works-sexually.html

Talking to Children 

https://www.cancer.org/treatment/children-and-cancer/when-a-family-member-has-cancer/dealing-with-diagnosis/how-to-tell-children.html

Steps, advice, and resources on how to tell children when a family member has cancer. 

Caregiver Information and Support 

https://www.cancer.org/treatment/caregivers.html

A video series and downloadable guide for understanding a caregiver’s role; patient nutrition; coping skills; how to deal with money issues; living wills and facing end of life, as well as, how to assist with the everyday needs of their loved one and self-care techniques to improve their own quality of life.  

Healthy Eating, Active Living 

https://www.cancer.org/healthy/eat-healthy-get-active/healthy-eating-active-living-videos.html

2 to 4-minute videos: Healthy choices can impact your risk; the truth behind cancer myths, how to incorporate healthy behaviors into your busy life.

Services are free

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THE CANCER NETWORK 

https://cancer-network.org/

(212) 675-2633 

Information, Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, ET

The Cancer Network connects  LGBTQIA+ patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to evidence-based information, peer support, and training designed to make cancer care more affirming and equitable for everyone. 

LGBT-Friendly Cancer Screening Facilities

https://cancer-network.org/screening-providers/

Choose your state to find an LGBT-friendly cancer screening facility near you.

Support Resources

https://www.cancer-network.org/cancer-support/ 

Support resources for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender cancer survivors.

Free

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NATIONAL LGBT CANCER PROJECT 

https://www.lgbtcancer.org/

The National LGBT Cancer Project is our country’s first Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender cancer survivor support and advocacy nonprofit organization. The online support group community, Out With Cancer, provides LGBT cancer survivors with peer-to-peer support, patient navigation, education and advocacy. Out With Cancer’s volunteers include oncologists, social workers and psychologists.  

Online support forum

https://healthunlocked.com/lgbt-cancer 

Ask and answer questions with other participants. 

Clinical trials

https://www.antidote.me/lgbtcancer-find-a-clinical-trial Free

Information on clinical trials taking place

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SHARE CANCER SUPPORT

www.sharecancersupport.org 

(844) 275-7427 (844-ASK-SHARE) Helpine in English, Spanish, Chinese 

SHARE Cancer Support provides dedicated, experienced support for women facing breast, ovarian and uterine/endometrial cancer. The organization offers a helpline, support groups, webinars, seminars, and lectures for newly diagnosed and young women with breast cancer, as well as women with advanced or metastatic breast cancer and caregivers and LGBT patients. It also has a support network that connects women diagnosed with breast or ovarian cancer with others who share similar diagnoses and experiences.

LGBTQIA

https://www.sharecancersupport.org/lgbtqia/

Educational programs, materials and podcasts highlighting the voices and experiences of LGBTQIA+ cancer patients.

Online Support Communities

https://healthunlocked.com/login/share1

SHARE partnered with HealthUnlocked to create three online support communities; breast cancer, metastatic breast cancer, ovarian cancer. 

Online Educational Programs

https://www.sharecancersupport.org/video/

Extensive library of programs topics include but are not limited to triple negative breast cancer, telehealth and breast cancer, stress reduction and exercise, to pain, new developments in treatment and cannabis for medical disorders and preparing for loss.  

Metastatic Trial Search

https://www.sharecancersupport.org/metastatic-breast-cancer/clinical-trial-matching-service/ 

Searchable by demographic, breast cancer type, and the area of the body with current evidence of disease. Note: search results do not replace advice from your doctor.

Services are free 

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