LGBTQ+ Pride

Pride is a month of acceptance, friendship, and coming together for the LGBTQ+ community. This Pride, we want to remind you that, no matter how you identify or who you love, we are here for you. 

Why is Pride important for people living with cancer?

Although sexual orientation and gender identity should not affect your access to the right healthcare, we know that sometimes LGBTQ+ people may face extra challenges in getting the right help.

If you are LGBTQ+ you may have questions about if this will affect your risk of cancer, or the screening or treatment you may need. 

Read our information for LGBTQ+ people about cancer and screening. Find out about the support that is available to you and read stories from LGBTQ+ people affected by cancer. We also have resources for healthcare professionals.

Support for LGBTQ+ people affected by cancer

If feel you or someone you know is being treated unfairly or being discriminated against, read our information being treated differently if you are LGBTQ+.

This includes advice about where you can get support and how to give feedback or make a complaint.

Support if you are facing discrimination

Information for LGBTQ+ people with cancer

We have information and advice about cancer for LGBTQ+ people that we created in partnership with OUTpatients – a cancer support and advocacy charity for the LGBTQ+ community.

LGBTQ+ people and cancer treatment

Our cancer information for LGBTQ+ people has advice about talking to your healthcare team, information about coping with cancer and the support and treatment that you should receive. You may worry about being treated differently. But if you are treated unfairly there are things you can do.

Find out who you can talk to, including LGBTQ+ cancer support groups.

LGBTQ+ people and cancer treatment

Transgender and non binary people and cancer

If you are transgender (trans), non-binary, or both, our cancer information includes guidance about things like cancer risk, symptoms and screening, and treatment.

There is also advice about talking to your healthcare team, what to do if you are treated unfairly, and support that is available to you.

Transgender and non binary people and cancer

Support for LGBTQ+ people with cancer

If you have been affected by cancer and need support, there are people and organisations you can talk to.
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Talk to Macmillan

Our Cancer Information and Support Specialists are here to listen. Whatever is on your mind, they are here to offer emotional support, as well as practical information and guidance.

You can:

They are available to speak to 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm. 

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Talk to other LGBTQ+ people on our Online Community

The Macmillan Online Community is a free place for people who are living with or who are affected by cancer to chat about the issues affecting them. There is a LGBTQ+ forum where you can connect to others and talk about their experiences.

You might also be interested in reading Eliza's blog about representing the online community at Pride.

How you can help during Pride

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Donate

Almost 3.5 million people are living with cancer in the UK. Donate today to help us do whatever it takes to improve cancer support for everyone. 

 

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Volunteer
Make a real difference in the lives of people affected by cancer. We have volunteering roles to suit you, wherever your skills lie and however much times you can give.
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Fundraise
With tons of fundraising events and ideas, as well as supporting you every step of the way, join Team Macmillan to raise money for people affected by cancer.
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Share your story
If you've been affected by cancer, we want to hear about your experience. Your story can help us achieve change. Get involved in a variety of projects and events.

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