LGBT Community
Are you a person who identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) and has cancer? Are you the loved one or significant other of someone who is LGBT and trying to cope with cancer? CancerCare offers specialized counseling services for people affected by cancer, their caregivers, and those who have lost a loved one.
CancerCare's professional oncology social workers support clients in learning to cope with cancer and address concerns unique to the LGBT populations. Services include:
Individual Counseling
Talk with an oncology social worker one-on-one who can work with you from diagnosis through survivorship providing emotional and practical support. Meet with someone in person or have sessions over the phone.
Support Groups
Connect with others to share support, resources and tips for managing the challenges of cancer. Types of groups offered include:
Online Support Groups — Password-protected and accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
- LGBT Person with Cancer
–to join this group, email moderator@cancercare.org
Face-to-Face Support Groups — At our New York City office
- We are working to develop face-to-face groups based on your needs. Please email us if you are interested.
Financial Help
Get guidance on money matters. You may also qualify for limited aid to help cover treatment-related costs like transportation and child-care.
Community Programs
Community workshops, therapeutic activities and special events throughout the year.
CancerCare Resources
Ask CancerCare
Connect Booklet
Additional Resources
National LGBT Resources
- American Cancer Society - Cancer Facts for Gay and Bisexual Men
- American Cancer Society - Cancer Facts for Lesbian and Bisexual Women
- Bisexual Resource Center Health Resources
- CDC Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health
- The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
- The Institute for Gay Men's Health
- National LGBT Cancer Network
- Mautner Project, The National Lesbian Health Organization
- National Association of Gay and Lesbian Community Centers
- National Cancer Institute
- National Coalition for LGBT Health
- National Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Youth Hotline: 1-800-347-TEEN
- SAGE: Services and Advocacy for LGBT Elders
- TransGenderCare
Local LGBT Resources
- Lesbian Community Cancer Project (Chicago, IL)
- Lesbian Cancer Initiative (NY, NY)
- New York City Lesbian Cancer Support Consortium (NY, NY)
