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- Title
Cancer in Sexual and Gender Minorities: Role of Oncology RNs in Health Equity.
- Authors
David, Kurt; Davis, Mary Elizabeth
- Abstract
Despite comprising almost 8% of the population of the United States, sexual and gender minority (SGM) patients with cancer experience health inequities with poorer outcomes than non-SGM patients. Although sex-based guidelines exist for certain cancers, including prostate and cervical cancer, visibility into the specific needs of SGM patients is lacking because of the absence of systematic data collection and population-based studies. Oncology RNs are pivotal in providing patient-centered care inclusive of SGM people living with cancer. This article reviews current progress in cancer care for SGM patients and emphasizes the role of the oncology RN.
- Subjects
TUMOR prevention; NURSES; SEXUAL orientation; HEALTH services accessibility; OCCUPATIONAL roles; GENDER identity; EARLY detection of cancer; PATIENT-centered care; TUMORS; SEXUAL minorities; HEALTH equity; SOCIAL support; TERMINAL care
- Publication
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 2024, Vol 28, Issue 3, p329
- ISSN
1092-1095
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1188/24.CJON.329-334