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Introduction How to self examine General LGBTQ+ information about cervical screening Breast/chest cancer links (Trans Specific) Breast and cervical screening for queer people Cervical screening for trans people Cervical screening for lesbian and bisexual women Support for LGBTQ+ people affected by cancer and their families
Screen With Pride!
Your Queer Bits deserve care and attention – and so do you.
At The Brunswick Centre, we want to remind you to take care of your Queer Bits – because your health matters, and so do you.
Looking after your body in a way that feels right for you is vital. That includes staying on top of your cervical, breast, peck, and chest health.
No matter your gender identity or how you describe your body, you're entitled to respectful, inclusive healthcare. So, take a moment. Check in with yourself. And if something doesn’t feel right, don’t wait – speak to a healthcare professional.
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If you are transgender or non-binary, it's important to make sure you're still invited for the health screenings you need. If your gender marker has changed on your medical record, you might not be automatically called for screenings such as cervical smears or mammograms. For example, trans men and non-binary people assigned female at birth may still need cervical or breast screening.
Trans women may be eligible for breast screening depending on age and hormone use. Speak to your GP to ensure you're on the right screening programmes and to understand what’s relevant for you. Your health matters — don’t miss out on vital checks.
How to self examine for everyone
- CoppaFeel! - Self Examination
General LGBTQ+ information about cervical screening
- OUTpatients - Trans clinic offering cervical screenings
- OUTpatients - Remove the doubt
- Let's Get Better - Information for LGBTQ+ people
Breast/chest cancer links (Trans Specific)
- Breast Cancer UK - Resource for Transgender People
- CoppaFeel! - Resources for trans and non-binary people
- Macmillan Cancer Support - Transgender and non-binary people and cancer
- Prevent Breast Cancer - Transgender Chest Awareness
- Breast Cancer Now - Transgender people and breast cancer
- Maggies - Online LGBTQI+ support
Breast and cervical screening for queer people
- LGBT Hero - Cervical and breast screenings for queer people
Cervical screening for trans people
- The Eve Appeal - Information for trans and non-binary people
- Cancer Research UK - I’m trans or non-binary, does this affect my cancer screening?
Cervical screening for lesbian and bisexual women
Support for LGBTQ+ people affected by cancer and their families
- OUTpatients - Get support
- OUTpatients - Peer support
- Macmillan Cancer Support - Support for LGBTQ+ people affected by cancer
