LGBTQIA+ people's experiences of cancer care and navigation services
This Cancer-Council-Australia-commissioned report brings together evidence on the experiences of LGBTQIA+ people with cancer across the care continuum.
2025
About the project
This report synthesises evidence from 226 studies examining the experiences of LGBTQIA+ people with cancer across the care continuum, spanning prevention and screening, diagnosis and treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life care.
Commissioned by Cancer Council Australia, the review responds to a national commitment to advancing equitable, inclusive, and affirming cancer care.
Drawing on both Australian and international literature - including extensive Australian studies examining LGBTQIA+ people’s experiences within local cancer and healthcare systems - the findings highlight persistent disparities, systemic barriers, and psychosocial challenges, while also identifying protective factors and opportunities for service improvement.
LGBTQIA+ people's experiences of cancer care and navigation services 
This Cancer-Council-Australia-commissioned report brings together evidence on the experiences of LGBTQIA+ people with cancer across the care continuum.
The findings highlight persistent disparities, systemic barriers, and psychosocial challenges, while also identifying protective factors and opportunities for service improvement.
Researchers
Joel Anderson, Ella Dingle, Dylan Henry, Serena Pehlivanidis, Donna Sombrea, Mason Trinh, Ruby Grant, Adam Bourne
Partners and funding
This report was funded by Cancer Council Australia.