Books on Cancer as an LGBT Health Concern at the UCSF Library
A gay man's guide to prostate cancer by Call Number: RC280 .P7 G39 2005ISBN: 1560235535Publication Date: 2005Deals with the often complex and difficult aftermath of surviving prostate cancer.
The complete cancer survival guide : the most comprehensive, up-to-date guide for patients and their families ; with advice from dozens of leading cancer specialists at more than 30 major cancer centers by Call Number: RC263 .C646 2005ISBN: 0767919890Publication Date: 2005Covers cancer basics, diagnosis and staging studies, treatment options, managing symptoms, side effects and complications, and support networks.
The cancer dictionary by Call Number: RC262 .A39 2007ISBN: 0816064121Publication Date: 2007This dictionary of cancer terms is valuable for getting in-depth information about the often bewildering vocabulary of cancer treatment.
Understanding cancer : a patient's guide to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by Call Number: RC263 .C64 2006ISBN: 0801884187Publication Date: 2006Explores risks and benefits of new cancer treatments in the context of clinical research trials. Covers diagnostic tests and staging studies, conventional treatments, and molecular targeted therapy.
Breast cancer sourcebook : basic consumer health information about breast cancer... by Call Number: RC280. B8 B6887 2004ISBN: 0780802446Publication Date: 2004Offers information on risk factors, detection, prevention, treatments, and therapies for breast cancer.
Cancer Treatment Organizations and Resources for LGBT People
Please also see the Cancer resources page in the Consumer Health guide.
- National LGBT Cancer NetworkAddresses the needs of all LGBT people with cancer and those at risk. The Network advocates for LGBT cancer survivors and trains health care providers in offering respectful and culturally competent care. The Network estimates there are one million LGBT cancer survivors in the U.S. today. As a group, LGBT people have dramatically increased cancer risks and reduced screening rates, with cancers detected at later stages when they are harder to treat.
- Cancer Facts for Gay and Bisexual MenAmerican Cancer Society