The risk of breast/chest and cervical cancers is based on many factors, such as age, family history and more. In general, if you have the body part, you likely need regular cancer screening.
- Cisgender LGBQ women are generally at risk for breast/chest and cervical cancer and should get regular screenings based on their personal risk factors, such as age, family history, and surgeries (like a mastectomy or hysterectomy). By talking to a health care provider, you can discuss individual risk factors to determine how often you should be screened.
- Transgender women may be at risk of breast/chest cancer, especially if they are or have taken hormones. By talking to a health care provider, you can discuss individual risk factors to decide if screening is medically necessary.
- Transgender men may be at risk of breast/chest cancer, especially if they have not had a bilateral mastectomy. Transgender men may be at risk of cervical cancer, especially if they have a cervix or had a total hysterectomy for a pre-cancerous condition or cancer. By talking to a health care provider, you can discuss individual risk factors to decide if screening is medically necessary.
- Nonbinary and intersex Vermonters are encouraged to talk with their health care provider about what cancer screenings are right for their individual needs.
To learn more about breast/chest and cervical cancer screening, read the Pride Center of Vermont's The LGBTQ+ Community’s Guide to Breast & Cervical Cancer Screenings.
For more about LGBTQ+ considerations for cancer screenings, visit the Pride Center of Vermont and this blog post.
