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LGBTQ+ Support
Local Support
2BU Somerset
If you're a young person living in Somerset, you may find that being Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender, or questioning your sexuality or gender identity can be difficult and 2BU is available to provide support.
National Support
Teenage Cancer Trust – LGBTQ+ Supporting Young People with Cancer
Provides safe, inclusive cancer care for LGBTQ+ young people. Care teams treat everyone with dignity, empathy, and respect, regardless of identity.
Trans or non-binary Cancer Screening
Information on UK cancer screening programmes, eligibility for trans and non-binary people, cancer risk, and ways to reduce risk.
Transgender and non-binary people and cancer
Find out more about cancer risk, symptoms and screening, and what to expect from your healthcare team.
The Cancer Network
A U.S.-based nonprofit supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals affected by cancer. Provides peer support, evidence-based resources, education, and provider training to promote culturally competent, affirming cancer care.
OUTpatients
UK’s only LGBTIQ+ cancer charity. We’re proudly led by and for LGBTIQ+ people affected by cancer, and work hard to support and advocate for our community.
Prostate cancer in gay and bisexual men
Prostate cancer is treated the same way for everyone, but gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men may have specific questions or concerns. This resource provides tailored information and support.