Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Cancer Survivor Program OutWithCancer Network

About The LGBT Cancer Project

LGBT Cancer is part of the national LGBT cancer nonprofit, OutWithCancer. LGBT Cancer, OutWithCancer, it’s in-person support groups and conferences and various websites constitute the first national LGBT cancer program in the United States.

The LGBT Cancer Project, OutWithCancer, works to improve the lives of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual people diagnosed with cancer by:

Conducting conferences for LGBT people, caregivers and clinicians about the cancer risks and survivor experiences of gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender people.
Increasing awareness of LGBT cancer issues and survivor experiences.
Developing an LGBT cancer survivor community through internet and in-person networks and support groups.
Developing research on LGBT cancer surveillance, treatment and psycho-social needs.
Advocacy of LGBT cancer survivors issues.
Developing and distributing LGBT cancer survivor information in community and clinical settings.
Informing clinicians about the unique needs of LGBT people diagnosed with cancer.

Our Mission

To raise awareness and diminish the threat of cancer in the LGBT community, worldwide.

The LGBT Cancer Project as part of OutWithCancer is the first nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem in the LGBT community. OutWithCancer works to prevent cancer and diminish suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

FAQ

What is OutWithCancer ?

OutWithCancer was formed as a nonprofit in March, 2006. It is the first national nonprofit in the Untied States to focus entirely on issues faced by LGBT people diagnosed with cancer. Our goal is to unite all LGBT people through programs and experiences to empower cancer survivors.

What is OutWithCancer’s relationship with Malecare, Inc?

OutWithCancer is a natural outgrowth of Malecare’s mission to raise awareness and diminish the threat of cancer in the LGBT community. Many of the people who started OutWithCancer are affiliated with Malecare.

What is Malecare?

Malecare was formed as a nonprofit in 1998. Most all of Malecare’s programs, events, publications and presentations are gay focused. By 2000, Malecare had developed and continues to facilitate an ever growing national network of online and in-person support groups gay, bi and transgender people diagnosed with cancer. For the public, Malecare facilities support groups for men diagnosed with breast cancer, and a program for African American fathers.

Who runs and funds these nonprofit’s?

Both Malecare and OutWithCancer are entirely managed by volunteers, most all of whom are social workers or psychologists. Malecare is entirely financed on individual donations. OutWithCancer is financed both by individual and corporate donations. Malecare and OutWithCancer programs and activities are provided without cost to the public.