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Equitas Health Webinars
Cancer of the Breast Tissue in the LGBTQ+ Communities: Disparities in Prevalence and Health
Panel: Michelle Veras, National LGBT Cancer Network; Lori Gum, breast cancer survivor; Julia M. Applegate, Director, Equitas Health Institute
Moderator: Julia M. Applegate, Equitas Health Institute
Description: LGBTQ+ community members have been shown to be significantly less likely to receive a mammogram due to past negative experiences when seeking medical care. Additionally, lesbian and bisexual women have higher rates of a number of breast cancer risk factors, including increased alcohol use, higher rates of smoking, obesity, and nulliparity.
In this session we talk data with Michelle Veras of the National LGBT Cancer Network, tailored LGBTQ+ cancer education with Julia Applegate of the Equitas Health Institute, and hear from Columbus, Ohio breast cancer survivor, Lori Gum.
Breast/Chest Screening Recommendations for Transgender Patients
Speakers:Annie Brown, MD, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine; Tyson Crenshaw, Clinical Prevention Specialist with Equitas Health; Melissa Davis, MD, MPH, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Moderator: Julia M. Applegate, Equitas Health Institute
Description: The American College of Radiology releases new breast cancer screening guidelines for transgender individuals in April. In this session we discuss the new guidelines with Radiologist, Dr. Annie Brown, Tyson Crenshaw, Clinical Prevention Specialist with Equitas Health, and Family Medicine Physician, Dr. Melissa Davis.
Cancer Survivorship in the LGBTQ+ Community: Considerations and Resources
Speakers: Elizabeth Arthur, College of Nursing, The Ohio State University and The James Cancer Hospital; Katie Klakos, partner of breast cancer survivor; Annie Trance, JamesCare for Life, The Ohio State University James Comprehensive Cancer Hospital
Moderator: Julia M. Applegate, Equitas Health Institute
Session Description: With proper treatment and medical care, many people diagnosed with cancer of the breast tissue will survive their diagnosis and move on to thriving post-treatment. Because of societal marginalization, special consideration should be given to the survivorship needs of LGBTQ+ patients. The final conversation in our series will feature a conversation with a nurse scientist, a social worker, and the wife of a cancer survivor.