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If you are reading this it's likely that you, a lesbian family member or friend has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. While all women with breast cancer will have many experiences in common, lesbians may face some issues and concerns not experienced by heterosexual women. We hope the information provided helps you in your journey with breast cancer. If you've been diagnosed with breast cancer in the past 12 months, you might wish to get a copy of My Journey Kit, which has a lot of breast cancer related information you might find useful.
Breast cancer hasn’t got anything to do with sexual preference, colour, race or religion. It strikes us all at random and we all feel the gamut of emotions that such a diagnosis arouses.
Judy, Queensland
Some lesbians report good experiences with the health care system, while others complained that 'coming out' daily was almost as stressful as their treatment.
For some, their breast cancer experience made them more aware of the difference between their experience and the experience of heterosexual women; others reflected that the breast cancer experience was very similar for all women, regardless of sexual orientation.
Resources for lesbians
We hope this resource list will assist with some useful sources of information and support.
Personal stories and poems
We have collected a few stories and poems from lesbians who have experienced breast cancer. We would also be interested in your story and stories from partners, family and friends. If you are interested in contributing, please email
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