Lesbian and bisexual breast cancer survivors' post-treatment resource needs.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of our study was to identify and describe determinants of lesbian and bisexual breast cancer survivors' post-treatment resources.

Methods

We used a cross-sectional descriptive study design. The data reported here were gathered as part of OUT: The National Cancer Survey, administered electronically from September 2020 to March 2021 via social media and community partners. We used descriptive statistics, Fisher's exact tests, and thematic analysis to analyze survivor perceptions of information availability, treatment environment, care plans, social support, and health.

Results

Of those who participated in the survey, (N =430) 366 identified as lesbian, and 64 identified as bisexual. Mean age was 58.6 years (range 21 - 91 years). Fewer than 11% of our

SUBMITTER: Rhoten B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12906544 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature