Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Survivorship.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Survivorship.

Semin Oncol Nurs. 2017 Dec 20;:

Authors: Kamen C

Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To discuss lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)-specific survivorship issues including: integrating sexual and gender minority identities with cancer survivor identities; coordinating medical care and disclosing identities to health care providers; dealing with late effects of treatment; and addressing LGBT family and relationship issues.
DATA SOURCES: Published articles, quotes from an online survey of 311 LGBT survivors.
CONCLUSION: The transition from active cancer treatment to survivorship presents challenges, and LGBT cancer survivors may face additional challenges as they enter the survivorship phase.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Oncology nurses can improve the quality of survivorship care delivered to LGBT survivors and their caregivers by addressing the disparities and gaps in health care.

PMID: 29275016 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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