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| − | <p> | + | <p>There are several LGBTQ individuals who are actively engaged in Cancer research and support. This activity includes academic and practical research in the field, social work, fundraising, and documentary filmmaking. The areas of research and support includes breast cancer, prostate cancer, and many others.</p> |
| − | <p> | + | <p>One area of research includes the study of whether LGBTQ individuals have the same incidence of cancer as the general population. Homophobia and intolerance has an impact on this. Another important issue is the training of healthcare providers in the cancer field to service the unique needs of the LGBTQ community.</p> |
| − | <p>We have identified a number of LGBTQ individuals | + | <p>LGBTQ inclusion in the process of cancer research and healthcare support is critical to addressing the needs of the LGBTQ community. We have identified a number of LGBTQ individuals so involved - see the complete list [[LGBTQ Cancer Research and Support|HERE]]</p> |
'''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]] | '''Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles''' [[Past 'Did You Know?' Articles|See Here]] | ||
Revision as of 21:31, 8 December 2014
DID YOU KNOW?
LGBTQ CANCER RESEARCH AND SUPPORT
There are several LGBTQ individuals who are actively engaged in Cancer research and support. This activity includes academic and practical research in the field, social work, fundraising, and documentary filmmaking. The areas of research and support includes breast cancer, prostate cancer, and many others.
One area of research includes the study of whether LGBTQ individuals have the same incidence of cancer as the general population. Homophobia and intolerance has an impact on this. Another important issue is the training of healthcare providers in the cancer field to service the unique needs of the LGBTQ community.
LGBTQ inclusion in the process of cancer research and healthcare support is critical to addressing the needs of the LGBTQ community. We have identified a number of LGBTQ individuals so involved - see the complete list HERE
Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles See Here
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CHAMPIONS: BIOGRAPHIES OF GLOBAL LGBTQ PIONEERS
Available in 2015 Weekly Diary and Notebook format
Champions: Biographies of Global LGBTQ Pioneers reveals a group of select global Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals who have made remarkable, and often brave, firsts in their professions.
Artists, writers, politicians, lawyers, sports figures, activists, and religious figures from around the world who have helped shape the history of the global LGBTQ community are included. Too often hidden from view or simply unknown, their biographies make for compelling reading and research.
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The goal of QueerBio.com is to be the definitive online biographical reference source for the international LGBTQ community. Its database lists over 7,500 contemporary and historical figures who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer, and includes artists, sports figures, politicians, entertainers, business leaders, academics, activists, and more. The database is widely international in scope and is an ideal source for research and analysis with full search and sort functionality.
The mission is to inspire, educate, and motivate all generations of LGBTQ individuals and others through a collective knowledge of this international community.
Managing Editors: Mark S. Bonham, Connie Bonello, Gordon Dunbar
Search for a Biography
To search for an individual from the database of over 7,500 biographies, simply type the name in the Search Box located in the top right hand corner of this Home Page and click on GO.
Alternatively, you can view and scroll through the entire list of biographies by viewing the All Biographies section.
To search for LGBTQ individuals with a common characteristic (examples: all Nobel Prize winners, all Writers, all Politicians, all Tony Award winners, all Olympic Gold medal winners, all individuals of a specific nationality) simply type the characteristic in the Search Box located in the top right hand corner of this Home Page and click on GO. Results of your search will be displayed alphabetically by Last Name. A second Search Box will be displayed for you to search within the database of individuals with that common characteristic.
Subscribe to our Weekly Email Biography Newsletter
By subscribing to our weekly email Biography Newsletter you will receive a weekly email containing informative stories about notable international LGBTQ individuals or groups.
Bonham Centre Awards Gala
Annual Awards established in 2007 to recognize individuals or groups that have made a significant contribution to the advancement and education of human rights issues surrounding sexual education. Click here to find out more about the Bonham Centre Awards, past recipients, and present nominees.
Donate
Our goal is to make QueerBio.com the go-to website for global biographical information on LGBTQ identified individuals. To do this requires a serious commitment of people and resources, so we need your help to fund and help this project grow. Click here for more information.
