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New research highlights the importance of trust between Black women & their oncology providers. Factors like: general satisfaction with care, provider communication, interpersonal manner significantly impact trust. #breastcancer #equity https://lnkd.in/dACjchXZ

New research highlights the importance of trust between Black women & their oncology providers. Factors like: general satisfaction with care, provider communication, interpersonal manner significantly impact trust. #breastcancer #equity https://lnkd.in/dACjchXZ

For too long, #healthcare policies in Europe have failed to address the specific needs and conditions of #women. ➡️ An estimated 12 million women in Europe live with cancer; ➡️ Another 1.2 million are diagnosed with cancer each year; ➡️ Nearly 600,000 die from it annually. Enough is enough! ✊ ECO has released its #WomenAndCancer report, with recommendations to combat gender disparities in #CancerCare Read the report and join us in our work. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ekADcQ8b

Undoubtedly important insights during tomorrow's webinar about the impact of anti-trans legislation on people with cancer.!

It's important to note that LGBTQ individuals are disproportionately more likely than non-LGBTQ individuals to binge drink. Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual adults in the US are 35% more likely to engage in binge drinking than heterosexual adults (https://lnkd.in/eZ5TuHc3). Further, 27% of transgender adults, compared to 25% of US adults, admit to binge drinking in the past month (https://lnkd.in/gVY7YnNc).

We recently asked people living with cancer, healthcare professionals and the public at large what they think Macmillan’s priorities should be in the future and, unsurprisingly, ensuring fair access to care and addressing health inequalities was one of the top items on the wish list. For example, transgender people can experience a number of complex issues affecting their access to timely and effective care. Transphobia can also lead to them avoiding the vital support they need altogether. In fact, 70% of respondents to a survey from TransActual UK** said they had experienced transphobia while receiving healthcare, 57% reported avoiding going to the doctor when unwell, and 14% reported being refused GP care at least once due to being transgender. **Trans lives survey, TransActual UK (Sep 2021) At Macmillan, our role is to bring the voices of people with cancer forward to help improve the experience of all those who face treatment, making information accessible without judgement or prejudice. Read our blog post from CEO Gemma Peters on the importance of supporting transgender and non-binary people living with cancer ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dQ3jdbDN

Each year, an estimated 800,000 women lose their lives unnecessarily due to suboptimal cancer care. This reality is heartbreaking, and it must change. As someone who is deeply committed to advancing equitable healthcare, I am proud to work alongside my dearest colleagues Natia Verdzadze, Benjamin Anderson, Meritxell Mallafré Larrosa and others to address this critical issue. In our latest piece on Foreign Policy Magazine, we share insights into our ‘Cities Taking Action for Gender Equity in Cancer Care’ initiative. This programme is driving real change, as we collaborate with local leaders, healthcare professionals, and advocates to close the gender gap in cancer care. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ggK9idPz Cities like León, Nairobi, and Tbilisi are taking bold steps to challenge the systemic gender disparities in healthcare, and together, we are working toward a world where every woman has equal access to life-saving cancer care. I am passionate about this vision—a future where no woman is left behind in the fight against cancer. Together, we can make this vision a reality.

🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ Cancer screening rates continue to be lower than average for the EU LGBTQI+ community, according to the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA): 27% of LGBTQI+ respondents took a cervical smear test in the past year vs. 36% for the general population. According to the #EuropeanCancerPulse: 71% of trans people in Italy have never joined a screening programme. Our new report includes several recommendations to improve cancer screening rates for the LGBTQI+ community ➡️https://lnkd.in/eHe-8stF #LGBTQIrights #PrideMonth #CancerScreening

01 January 2025 According to umama uLynne Franks, this year, 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of What Women Want: A Global Celebration of Womanhood. See the below poster to understand what happened 30 years ago. She already has activities lined up to mark this anniversary some on the International Women's Day in March 2025. An idea for us women to align ourselves with this critical milestone (achievement) as we look back 30 years ago. I don't think our activities necessarily have to also be on International Women's Day even though this is another critical milestone fo us women globally, but I think it is important to mark or highlight this remarkable achievement in some way as we consolidate our plans for 2025 and beyond. It is also a big deal of a year for Public Health as we are to take stock of what has been achieved so far in the TB and HIV front as we look forward to 2030, another big deal. 📸 Lynne Franks