Specific issues affect the treatment of urological cancer and survivorship in gay and bisexual men. Creating an accepting and inclusive environment for these patients in our men’s health clinics can help to improve the quality of life for men from sexual minority groups undergoing cancer treatment.
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Omil-Lima, D., Thompson, A., Scarberry, K. et al. Promoting the health of men of all backgrounds: educating ourselves to build trust and improve care. Nat Rev Urol 21, 323–324 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41585-024-00893-9
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