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LGBTQIA+ People's Experiences of Cancer Care and Navigation Services

<p dir="ltr">This report synthesises evidence from 226 studies examining the experiences of LGBTQIA+ people with cancer across the care continuum, spanning prevention and screening, diagnosis and treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life care. Commissioned by Cancer Council Australia, the review responds to a national commitment to advancing equitable, inclusive, and affirming cancer care. Drawing on both Australian and international literature - including extensive Australian studies examining LGBTQIA+ people’s experiences within local cancer and healthcare systems - the findings highlight persistent disparities, systemic barriers, and psychosocial challenges, while also identifying protective factors and opportunities for service improvement.</p><p><br></p>

Funding

This document has been prepared by the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society at La Trobe University in partnership with Cancer Council Australia for the exclusive use of the Department of Health and Aged Care (“the Department”) in connection with the Australian Cancer Nursing and Navigation Program under Grant Agreement ID: 4-JKGPCDP.

History

Publication Date

2025-10-10

Commissioning Body

Cancer Council Australia

Type of report

  • Other research report

Publisher

La Trobe University

Place of publication

Melbourne, Australia

Pagination

196p.

Rights Statement

© 2025 La Trobe University Copyright in the information in this work is vested in La Trobe University pursuant to the Australian Copyright Act 1968. Unless otherwise stated, no part may be reproduced by any process, unless permitted by the Australian Copyright Act 1968, or used for any commercial purposes without the written permission of La Trobe University. If reusing material from this work, please credit 'ARCSHS, La Trobe University', and link to latrobe.edu.au/arcshs.

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