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(HealthNewsDigest.com) – PHILADELPHIA; June 25, 2015 — Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) has announced the introduction of a new publication and enhanced online content designed for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) audiences affected by breast cancer.
Breast Cancer inFocus: Getting the Care You Need as a Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual Person is the first in a planned series of publications being produced by LBBC that recognize the concerns of underserved populations relating to breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and care. In addition, LBBC.ORG now features content addressing the role sexual orientation or gender identity can play for those diagnosed with breast cancer and their caregivers.
“While all of LBBC’s resources are created to be as inclusive and respectful as possible to the people we serve,” said the nonprofit’s CEO Jean A. Sachs, MSS, MLSP, “we felt it was especially important to acknowledge the concerns of those affected by breast cancer that identify as LGBT.”
According to LBBC’s Josh Fernandez, who wrote the guide with input from a team of care professionals, advocates and LGB people impacted by breast cancer, this new publication will provide readers with “tips and strategies to find and communicate with health providers sensitive to LGB needs.”
Fernandez added that while writing the guide, the LBBC team decided that in order to “best meet the needs specific to trans people in a more comprehensive way” online content would be introduced to address those issues.
“We know that for many people, accessing care and emotional support can be a difficult process following a breast cancer diagnosis,” Sachs concluded. “Our goal with these resources is to reinforce that LBBC is an ally of the LGBT community. We are here to provide anyone in need with information and support.”
To learn more, download a PDF or order a print version of the guide, visit lbbc.org/lgbt.
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About Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting people with trusted breast cancer information and a community of support. LBBC addresses the current needs of people affected by breast cancer, whether they are newly diagnosed, in treatment, recovery or living with a history of or managing a metastatic form of the disease. LBBC offers its programs and services in a variety of printed and digital formats; most are free of charge. For more information, visit LBBC.ORG.
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