Screening Recommendations
If you have a cervix…
Screenings are recommended to start at age 25 and continue past age 50 unless the cervix is surgically removed.
If you have a prostate…
Screenings are recommended starting at age 50. HOWEVER, if you are black and have a prostate, screenings are recommended starting at age 45.
If you have breast/chest tissue…
Trans men and non-binary people with breast/chest tissue: Self-exams should begin at age 20 and be done monthly with exams by a medical provider done every year. If you’ve had reduction (not reconstruction) top surgery or haven’t had top surgery, a mammogram is recommended every year. If you’ve had reconstruction top surgery, annual exams with a professional should begin at age 40 and done every year.
Trans women: Beginning at age 50 and after 5 or more years on hormones, self-exams should be done every month with an exam and mammogram recommended every year.
If you are a current or former smoker….
Screenings for lung cancer should begin at age 50.
If you have all sections of your colon…
Screenings are recommended starting at age 45.
For Survivors
Support Groups
- National Cancer Network Support Groups
- Lesbian Cancer Survivors and Caregivers – Facebook Group
- Transgender Cancer Network – Facebook Group
- The Breasties – virtual events include specific groups such as LGBTQ+, POC, caregivers,
- Immerman Angels – connect folks with a mentor that will give one-on-one support
- Colorectal Cancer and LGBTTQQIAAP Community – Facebook Group
- CancerCare Online LGBTQ+ Support Group
- Young Survival Coalition Virtual Hangout for LGBTQ+ Survivors –
- YSC Private Facebook Group for LGBTQ+ Survivors & Thrivers
- Inova LGBTQIA+ Virtual Cancer Support Group
- FORCE Support Meetings and Partner Events
Zero Prostate Cancer LGBTQ+ Support Group – Under ‘All Specific Populations’ select ‘LGBTQIA’
Insurance/Financing
FORCE National Financial Assistance Resources
Information/Resources By Cancer Type
- Prostate
- Colorectal
- Breast/Chest
- Other Resources
- Zine Library – All zines here are written by transgender cancer patients
- Inova Free Virtual Classes – includes classes you can register for including stress management, oncology nutrition, fitness, and mind-body.
- FORCE Decision Checklists & Tip Sheets – This tool allows you to create customized documents to help you make informed medical decisions and prepare for surgeries or procedures.
- Cancer101 – Cancer resources that empowers patients, survivors, caregivers through individualized organizational tools and resources.
For Caregivers
- Support Groups
- Resources
- Iowa Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers Program – These programs also provide funding and personalized support for individuals who qualify, allowing them to receive the care they need while remaining in a familiar environment.
- Personal Care Agreements –
- 4th Angel Mentoring Program
- Cancer Caregiver Employer Toolkit
For Provider
- Guidelines for the Primary and Gender-Affirming Care of Transgender and Gender Nonbinary People
- Clinical Studies
- Welcoming Spaces: Treating Your LGBTQ+ Patient – Free Training
- Sexual and Gender Diversity Education resource for healthcare providers
- SGDc Inclusive Cancer Care – free interactive modules that cover speaking to LGBTQ+ cancer patients and covers topics such as pronouns, gender identity, sexual orientation, and relationship diversity.
- LGBT Best and Promising Practices Throughout the Cancer Continuum
Webinars/Videos
Screening, Prevention and Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender People with Mutations – This session will discuss processing cancer risk and gender-affirming care considerations for trans/enby previvors.
