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Meeting the Needs of Transgender Patients with Cancer
October 14, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free

Terri Phoenix, PhD
Director
LGBTQ Center
UNC Student Affairs
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Patricia Morfeld, RN, BSN, OCN
Registered Nurse-Chemotherapy
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Meeting the Needs
of Transgender Patients with Cancer
Lecture Description
Terri Phoenix, PhD, and Patricia Morfeld, RN, BSN, OCN, will discuss physical and psychological concerns of transgender patients who have active cancer or who are survivors.
Learning Objectives:
- Define terms related to transgender and nonbinary identities
- Explain culturally affirming practices when working with transgender patients and survivors
- Discuss the position statements from professional organizations (ANA, ASCO, Joint Commission) regarding treatment of transgender patients
- Discuss research regarding cancer prevalence and survivorship in transgender communities
- Identify resources for continuing education regarding trans patients
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