The Cancer Network

08/31/2026

+ youth have been disproportionately targeted by to***co and va**ng companies
through merchandise like flavored products or e-vapes and through culturally tailored advertising and messaging.

Join creators , , and for an Instagram live discussion empowering LGBTQ+ young people to recognize these tactics, make informed decisions, and celebrate authentic q***r joy without ni****ne.

08/24/2026

We're excited to share that the New York State LGBT Health & Human Services Network (a.k.a. "The Network") has expanded! We're a proud member of The Network, a coalition of over 60 LGBTQIA+ organizations located across New York.

Visit thenetwork.lgbt to see our interactive member and services map, and get connected with our newest members and all the community organizations that make New York State safe and affirming 🌈

08/24/2026

Any budding public policy nerds out there looking to get trained up? First ever Equality Caucus Institute Leadership Academy cohort is taking applications thru Sept 4th! Catch our ED and many others you want to learn from as the instructors. More information here:

08/11/2026

REGISTER NOW: Join The Cancer Network, along with leaders in + cancer care, as part of a special webinar hosted by Wellness House called "In Our Skin: LGBTQIA+ Survivorship, Sexuality, and Mental Health After Cancer."

We'll unpack changes in intimacy, body image, identity, and mental health, while highlighting affirming, community-rooted pathways to healing, pleasure, and meaning making.

Panelists include our very own Ash Davidson and Paula Chambers, as well as Cancer Qu**rs co-founders Kale Rael and Alison Self, as well as Daniel Garza, Cheeky Charity's outreach director.

https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=191527&stype=-7&sTG=253&sVT=5498&sView=day&sLoc=0&date=08/26/26

07/20/2026

Men don't like to talk about their health — and q***r men face even greater barriers.

Medical mistrust, stigma, and a lack of affirming spaces can make an already isolating experience even harder.

Peer connection changes outcomes. When men see themselves reflected in the people supporting them, they open up.

Check out how Man Up to Cancer is making a difference and meeting q***r men where they are.

06/17/2026

Affirming healthcare saves lives, especially for + folks on cancer journeys.

We're grateful to have our research featured in this new USA TODAY report on cancer care for LGBTQIA+ individuals, and we want to remind our communities about the many ways in which we provide support.

✔️ weekly peer support groups
✔️ reliable and inclusive data and resources
✔️ proven training and toolkits
✔️ tireless policy and advocacy efforts

We're here for you and your loved ones.

An integral part to Alix Shulman's medical care was her support system, from medical providers to loved ones, affirming her q***r identity and recognizing her spouse.

06/16/2026

Want to help young adults quit ni****ne and to***co? Researchers want to hear from you!

Join a community advisory board and give feedback on a new app designed with to***co cessation in mind -- and get PAID for it!

Check out the requirements in the image, and get started with the screening survey here: https://chssnmsu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp5DoHTmdevYDL8

Fred Hutch

06/15/2026

NEXT WEEK: Have you registered for the FREE virtual National Conference on Work & Cancer?

Check out the agenda, as well as the top reasons why you should join this annual Cancer and Careers conference.

Register here: cancerandcareers.org/en/community/events/conference/registration

06/09/2026

Our communications manager Stephen is in San Francisco this week as a national fellow in APPEAL’s leadership training program.

✨APPEAL Fellow - Stephen Jiwanmall ✨

Stephen Jiwanmall (he/him) is the communications manager for The Cancer Network, an international nonprofit that connects LGBTQIA+ patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to affirming, evidence-based cancer care resources.

He also teaches public relations communication and ethics as a lecturer at the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Stephen is passionate about serving LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, especially where they intersect.

06/09/2026

Thank you for raising awareness about cancer risks in our communities, FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered!

🌈 June is LGBTQIA+ Awareness Month 🌈

Awareness of hereditary cancer risk can save lives, yet access to care remains unequal.

Nearly 1 in 5 LGBTQIA+ adults delay or avoid medical care, limiting opportunities for genetic counseling, testing and early detection.

Hereditary risk isn’t always visible—but it matters. FORCE is proud to partner with Cancer Network, SHARE Cancer Support and ZERO Prostate Cancer to ensure LGBTQIA+ individuals feel seen, supported and included in cancer care conversations.

👉 What does feeling seen in healthcare mean to you? Share below or drop a 💜

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