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WATCH: Beyond the Rainbow: Addressing Cancer Disparities in LGBTQIA+ Communities

Virtual discussion focused on the unequal burden of cancer among LGBTQIA+ people.

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and ACS CAN's LGBTQIA+ & Allies Engagement Group hosted a virtual discussion on March 19 on the unequal burden of cancer among LGBTQIA+ people as they face unique risk factors, screening disparities, obstacles to prevention, detection, and treatment because of systemic barriers. Watch the replay now.

Featured panelists included Don Dizon MD, FACP, FASCO, Director of Women's Cancers at Lifespan Cancer Institute, Director of Medical Oncology at Rhode Island Hospital, Editor of ACS Journal CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians; Gladys Arias, MPA, Principal for Health Equity Policy Analysis and Legislative Support at the ACS CAN; and Austin Morreale, Cancer Survivor and Community Engagement Coordinator, NJ Interfaith Center for Cancer Care 

Learn more at www.fightcancer.org/LGBTQIA.



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