• Semin Oncol Nurs · Feb 2018

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    Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Survivorship.

    • Charles Kamen.
    • Semin Oncol Nurs. 2018 Feb 1; 34 (1): 52-59.

    ObjectiveTo discuss lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)-specific survivorship issues including: integrating sexual and gender minority identities with cancer survivor identities; coordinating medical care and disclosing identities to health care providers; dealing with late effects of treatment; and addressing LGBT family and relationship issues.Data SourcesPublished articles, quotes from an online survey of 311 LGBT survivors.ConclusionThe transition from active cancer treatment to survivorship presents challenges, and LGBT cancer survivors may face additional challenges as they enter the survivorship phase.Implications For Nursing PracticeOncology nurses can improve the quality of survivorship care delivered to LGBT survivors and their caregivers by addressing the disparities and gaps in health care.Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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