When it comes to prostate cancer, 'gay men are erased,' patients say November 6, 2018 The unique challenges facing gay and bisexual men with prostate cancer have largely gone unaddressed. Men who have sex with men (MSM) are less likely to get regular prostate cancer screenings, and those who are diagnosed are less likely to have familial and social support, according to research cited by the National Institutes of Health. And if their health care provider is not culturally competent, gay and bisexual men are much less likely to understand how treatment will impact their quality of life. Read more.Source: NBC News Prostate Cancer News
The unique challenges facing gay and bisexual men with prostate cancer have largely gone unaddressed. Men who have sex with men (MSM) are less likely to get regular prostate cancer screenings, and those who are diagnosed are less likely to have familial and social support, according to research cited by the National Institutes of Health. And if their health care provider is not culturally competent, gay and bisexual men are much less likely to understand how treatment will impact their quality of life. Read more.Source: NBC News
