New analysis on LGBTQ cancer rates and healthcare barriers

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lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons

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Recent studies by the American Cancer Society show over a million queer Americans are living with cancer.
LGBTQ individuals face discrimination and minority stress, potentially increasing their cancer risk.
Understanding the unique challenges LGBTQ community faces in accessing healthcare is crucial for addressing cancer disparities.

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Recent studies by the American Cancer Society have shown that over a million queer Americans are living with a cancer diagnosis. LGBTQ individuals are at a higher risk of cancer due to discrimination and minority stress. Timothy Jackson, a volunteer with the American Cancer Society, discusses this comprehensive analysis with CBS 2's Marie Saavedra. Elizabeth Cook further explores this issue.

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