June is LBGT PRIDE Month, and as such we have collected together some resources for supporting Cancer Patients who identify as LGBT+
We are always looking to improve our collection so if you have suggestions for purchases, please contact us on extension x3452 or via email library@christie.nhs.uk
Available in the Christie Library
Proud2BSmokefree – a report by The LGBT Cancer Support Alliance
We have a copy in the library, and this publication is also available online here.
Being Accepted Being Me: Understanding end of life care needs for older LGBT people – a publication by The University of Nottingham and the National Council for Palliative Care
Other Online Resources
Fair Care for Trans People – An RCN guide for Nursing and Healthcare Professionals
Macmillan ‘Sharing Best Practice’: Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People affected by Cancer
Macmillan Report: The Emerging Picture on LGBT people with cancer
Inclusivity: supporting BAME trans people
Prostate Cancer UK Blog on patient experience
LGBT Foundation – Manchester based support and resources for LGBT patients living with cancer
Recent academic articles
The library may not subscribe to all of these resources but can obtain them if you require them, please get in touch with us if you encounter any difficulties.
Knowledge, Beliefs, and Communication Behavior of Oncology Health-care Providers (HCPs) regarding Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Patient Health care.
Breast and reproductive cancers in the transgender population: a systematic review.
contact the library if you require a literature search on this or any other topic.
Journals available for Christie Staff
Gay and Lesbian Issues and Psychology Review
Available using your OpenAthens account – CLICK HERE
In the Cancer Information Centre – a variety of books are available for staff and patients to borrow
