Programs
From classrooms to capitols to care rooms, our programs drive change through education, advocacy, and support, improving care and outcomes for LGBTQIA+ people with cancer.
Training & Technical Assistance
We equip providers and organizations with the knowledge and tools to offer affirming, inclusive cancer care.
Policy & Advocacy
We push for systems-level change to protect LGBTQIA+ rights and advance health equity across the cancer continuum.
Support
We connect LGBTQIA+ cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers with welcoming spaces, community, and peer support.
We Are Here to Help
Find the support, education, and tools you need, whether you’re navigating care, providing it, or building community.
Patients & Caregivers
Find affirming information, support groups, and resources designed for LGBTQIA+ people and their loved ones.
Healthcare Providers
Access free trainings, toolkits, and guidance to help create more inclusive, affirming cancer care environments.
Community Resources
Explore data, programs, and partnerships that strengthen LGBTQIA+ health and cancer equity nationwide.
Our Mission
We founded the Cancer Network in 2006 to help LGBTQIA+ cancer survivors, and those at risk.
TRAIN health care providers to offer more culturally sensitive, safe and welcoming care to LGBTQIA+ patients;
EDUCATE the LGBTQIA+ community about our increased cancer risks and the importance of screening/early detection and;
ADVOCATE for LGBTQIA+ inclusion in national cancer organizations, research, and media.
News & Press
Stay up to date on the latest stories, research, and events shaping LGBTQIA+ cancer equity.
For Immediate Release Contact: Dr. Scout, scout@cancer-network.org, 310-786-8500 The LGBTQIA+ Cancer Network Condemns Supreme Court [ Read More ]
Share the links below to help spread the word! More information Background Information on Section [ Read More ]
August 2, 2022 Dear Food & Drug Administration, According to the Centers for Disease Control [ Read More ]
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finally proposed ending the sale of menthol-flavored tobacco [ Read More ]
Our Relevance
1M+
LGBTQIA+ cancer survivors in the U.S. today.
99%
Same-sex couples live in nearly every U.S. county.
LGBTQIA+ individuals
may have a higher cancer incidence and are more likely to be diagnosed at later stages.
In Their Words
“Without the Cancer Network, I would not have known where to start in finding help and resources for myself when I was diagnosed with cancer.”
