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Improving Cancer Care for Sexual and Gender Minorities

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The ACP is pleased to have collaborated with the RCR and RCP to support and publish a series of commitments to improve the care of LGBTQ+ patients with cancer.  It follows earlier research and a publication, led by Dr Alison Berner, which highlighted deficits in awareness and knowledge among UK oncologists caring for LGBTQ+ patients.  A press release is here, and the full joint statement, launched today, is here.

A statement by Professor David Cunningham, ACP Chair is: