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Myth or Fact

Lesbian, transgender or non-binary persons have higher rates of breast cancer.


FACT:
Some of the cancers that most often affect women are breast, colorectal, endometrial, lung, cervical, skin, and ovarian cancers. Lesbian, transgender and non-binary persons may be at increased risk for breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer compared to heterosexual women


REASONS:

Fear of Discrimination

Some women don’t tell their health care providers about their sexual orientation, because they don’t want discrimination to affect the quality of health care they receive. This can make it harder to have a comfortable relationship with a provider.

Negative Experiences With Health Care Providers

Fear of having a negative experience with a health care provider can lead some women to delay or avoid medical care, especially routine care such as early detection tests. Missing routine cancer screening tests can lead to cancer being diagnosed at a later stage, when it’s sometimes harder to treat.

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There are doctors and other health care professionals who can help you.

Figure out the best way to talk with your friends and family about your gender identity

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Give documents to your school that support your gender identity

Get routine health care (including vaccines, screenings, and birth control)

Find gender-affirming care (health care that supports your gender identity, such as medications that can stop your periods or help with a gender transition)

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