Disparities in liver cancer risk and outcomes in the LGBTQ community: A literature review.

Meeting Abstract: 2025 ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium
Hepatobiliary Cancer  January 27, 2025
​Authors: Fnu Anamika, Akshit Chitkara, Marciano Figueroa, Arshia Adib, and Rushin PatelAuthors Info & Affiliations Publication: Journal of Clinical Oncology  Volume 43, Number 4_suppl
https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.2025.43.4_suppl.52



Background: Liver cancer continues to be a significant public health concern, particularly among high-risk groups such as individuals with hepatitis infections, alcohol use disorders, and metabolic diseases. While liver cancer disparities have been well-documented among racial and ethnic minority groups, emerging research highlights significant health inequities within the LGBTQ community, including higher rates of risk factors and limited access to screening and care. This literature review aims to assess the extent of liver cancer disparities within the LGBTQ community and identify gaps in prevention, screening, and treatment.

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