We want equal access to cancer care for everyone. LGBTQIA+ people experience barriers to seeking help and have worse cancer outcomes.
We want equal access to cancer care for everyone. Right now, LGBTQIA+ people experience inequalities throughout their cancer journey, from access to screening and diagnosis to clinical care, communication and overall experience.
Cancer screening can detect cancer early, when treatment is more likely to be successful — and in some cases it can even prevent cancer from developing. Transgender (trans) and non‑binary people may face additional barriers to attending screening, including not receiving invitations, uncertainty about eligibility and experiences of gender dysphoria. We want to help remove these barriers so everyone has the choice to attend screening.
Below you can find information on UK cancer screening programmes and eligibility for trans and non-binary people.
I’m trans or non-binary, does this affect my cancer screening? Help spot cancer early with cervical, breast and bowel screening for transgender or non-binary people.
Inclusivity is essential to achieving our goal of beating cancer. We’re proud to support and work alongside the LGBTQIA+ community across our research and partnerships.
We don’t just celebrate Pride once a year, we celebrate it every day. Discover how we’re championing the LGBTQIA+ community beyond Pride month.
We believe that having equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) at the heart of our work is the best way to beat cancer. Creating a diverse workforce and inclusive culture which supports people to reach their full potential is an important priority for us.
Celebrate Pride with us! Join us at different events across the country.
We hope to see you there!
Our Pride network is for all LGBTQIA+ staff and allies. We meet to discuss progress, new challenges and interesting topics related to our communities within and outside the charity. Across the year, we put on a range of educational and awareness raising events for all staff and organise Cancer Research UK at the Pride in London parade.
We know it can be hard to talk about cancer or your health, but we’re here for anyone who needs us. Our trained nurses offer free, confidential, non-judgemental support for everyone, Monday – Friday 9am–5pm
Our fully moderated Cancer Chat forum is a safe space for you to connect to others in your cancer community and get support.
OUTpatients (formerly Live Through This) are an organisation who support and advocate for LGBTQIA+ people affected by cancer. Their goal is to help patients, survivors, partners and caregivers feel welcome and supported in cancer services.
With our online shop, every purchase supports life-saving research. And we have a fantastic selection of Pride rainbow items to choose from.
It's thanks to the generosity of our supporters that we can continue to make progress for all people affected by cancer. And it’s working, over the last 50 years, we’ve doubled cancer survival in the UK.
Our volunteers are at the heart of our communities. From shops to events to volunteers, find the right opportunity to get involved, learn new skills and help beat cancer.
