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Lesbians, bisexual women and transgender (LBT) people have an increased concentration of risk factors for cancer. As a group, we are more likely to smoke cigarettes, drink alcohol and be overweight.  We are also less likely to have children or to do so at an older age as well as less likely to breast feed or use oral contraceptives, which show some ability to prevent certain cancers.

In addition, due to fears of discrimination and lack of health insurance, we are less likely to have routine medical screenings that would pick up cancer at an early stage. African American women and poor women may experience even more difficulties and delays in diagnosis. Cancers diagnosed at later stages can be more difficult to treat and, therefore, more dangerous.

LCI Resource Guide

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contact us For more information, call 646-556-9300 and ask for Lesbian Cancer Initiative, or email lci@gaycenter.org.