Cancer Facts for Lesbian and Bisexual Women

by American Cancer Society

The booklet provides an overview of the challenges that lesbian and bisexual women face in getting routine healthcare and cancer screenings including fear of discrimination, low rates of health insurance and negative experiences with a healthcare professional. It discusses who is at risk and what you can do for the following cancers: breast, colorectal, lung, cervical, ovarian, endometrial, and skin cancer. In addition, information on what else you can do to help reduce your cancer risk is provided.