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

Semin Oncol Nurs. 2018 Feb;34(1):52-59. doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2017.12.002. Epub 2017 Dec 21.

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.

Keywords: bisexual; cancer; gay; lesbian; survivorship; transgender.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cancer Survivors*
  • Continuity of Patient Care
  • Family
  • Female
  • Gender Identity
  • Humans
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Neoplasms / nursing
  • Neoplasms / psychology
  • Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Nurse-Patient Relations
  • Sexual and Gender Minorities*
  • Stress, Psychological
  • United States / epidemiology