Reducing barriers in cancer care for LGBTQ2SPIA+ patients
In an upcoming issue of the
Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, published by Elsevier, undergraduate researchers from the University of Alberta s Radiation Therapy Program in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry describe how LGBTQ2SPIA+ patients face unique cancer risks, including fear of discrimination, higher incidence of certain cancer sites, and lower screening rates, resulting in more cancers detected at later stages.
I understand that there are different gender pronouns, I do not understand them all.
To discover the knowledge, attitudes, and practice behaviors of the healthcare professionals treating these patients, the authors surveyed Radiation Therapists (RTs) key members of the cancer treatment team who are responsible for planning and delivering radiation therapy. In addition to the highly technical aspects of the job, RTs explain procedures, answer questions, comfort patients, and provide e
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IMAGE: Study authors Samantha Chan, Samie Ly, Jordyn Mackie, and Serena Wu are recent University of Alberta Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy graduates. view more
Credit: Jordyn Mackie
Oxford, February 2, 2021 - In an upcoming issue of the
Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, published by Elsevier, undergraduate researchers from the University of Alberta s Radiation Therapy Program in the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry describe how LGBTQ2SPIA+ patients face unique cancer risks, including fear of discrimination, higher incidence of certain cancer sites, and lower screening rates, resulting in more cancers detected at later stages.
I understand that there are different gender pronouns, I do not understand them all.