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LGBT+ cancer screening: how nurses can help increase uptake
Advice on removing barriers and ensuring services are more inclusive so LGBT+ people feel comfortable accessing potentially life-saving cancer screening
Advice on removing barriers and ensuring services are more inclusive so LGBT+ people feel comfortable accessing potentially life-saving cancer screening
- Uptake for cancer screening programmes among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) people is lower than the rest of the population
- Confusion over eligibility, poor previous healthcare experiences and gender dysphoria can all deter people from attending, but this can be tackled with good communication and inclusive measures
- Terms to be familiar with, tips on helping LGBT+ patients feel comfortable at a cancer screening, the Best for my Chest campaign and a programme to improve uptake in vulnerable women
As nurses are aware, NHS cancer screening programmes can speed up diagnosis and prevent
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