Breast Cancer Resources For Early Detection, LGBTQ+ and More
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
“Early detection saves lives. When breast cancer is caught early, and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%.” - American Cancer Society
Steps to finding breast cancer early
Knowing your risk for breast cancer: Check the Gail Model Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool.
Knowing how you can lower your risk of breast cancer: Refer to these recs from the American Cancer Society.
Knowing your family history: Bring this checklist to start a convo with your family or use these strategies if you don’t have access to your family’s health history. Gather what you learn in the Surgeon General’s web-based tool called My Family Health Portrait.
Knowing when to get a breast cancer screening: Review these guidelines to self-advocate with your provider.
Knowing where to get a breast cancer screening: Use the CDC’s interactive map, the National LGBT Cancer Network’s provider database, or freemammograms.org to find a screening program near you. Free and low cost screening options exist and may be available in your community. You deserve accessible healthcare.
“Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States.” - CDC
Breast cancer resources:
“Everyone has breast tissue and people of all genders can get breast cancer.” - CoppaFeel!
LGBTQ+ affirming resources for trans and non-binary people:
National Center for Transgender Equality
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Screening for Transgender People
