Lesbian and bisexual cancer survivors: Creating Safe Spaces

Filed under: Breast Cancer , Young Adult Cancers , Cancer Survivors Unique Issues of Lesbian and Bisexual Cancer Survivors is a panel discussion hosted by the Young Survival Coalition and The Mautner Project . It is a free national teleconference to discuss the unique and various ways a cancer diagnosis affects young lesbian and bisexual women. Feel free to join health care professionals and survivor advocates as they address various issues faced by young lesbian and bisexual women throughout their cancer experience. Topics will include:

  • Finding the support and resources you need
  • Coming out to health care providers
  • Tips on finding a culturally competent provider
  • How chemotherapy may affect fertility
  • Understanding fertility options for cancer survivors
  • Coping with physical changes after cancer treatment
Date: Tuesday, March 20, 2007 Time: 8:00 pm - 9:30pm ET RSVP: diversity@youngsurvival.org or 649-257-3006 Upon registration you will receive a teleconference call-in number. Permalink     Email this     Linking Blogs     Comments

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