LGBT Populations and Cancer in Australia and New Zealand
- Author(s)
- Lisy, K; Peters, MDJ; Kerr, L; Fisher, C;
- Journal Title
- In: Boehmer, U., Dennert, G. (eds) LGBT Populations and Cancer in the Global Context
- Publication Type
- Book section
- Abstract
- People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) may experience differences in outcomes or experiences across the cancer pathway compared to the general population. This chapter describes the cancer trajectory of people who identify as LGBT in Australia and New Zealand, drawing on available evidence regarding cancer risk factors, HPV vaccination, cancer screening, cancer incidence, treatment, and survivorship experiences, and importantly, substantial gaps in knowledge are highlighted. Though gains are being made in terms of social and legal equality for LGBT people in both Australia and New Zealand, there are ongoing areas of disparity that may leave LGBT people vulnerable an increased level of some cancer risk factors, as well as inferior cancer-related experiences and outcomes. Greater inclusivity of LGBT people in population-level data collection is urgently needed to address gaps in knowledge regarding cancer risk factors and participation in preventive health care, incidence, and outcomes, with research also required to understand and address disparities in experiences of LGBT people as they navigate each step of the cancer pathway, from screening to survivorship or end-of-life care.
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Department(s)
- Health Services Research; Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre
- Publisher's Version
- https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06585-9_14
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- Refer to copyright notice on published article.
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