July 8, 2026, 9 to 10 p.m. (British Summer Time) or 4 to 5 p.m. (EDT - New York/Toronto Time) (check your timezone here)
LGBTIQ+ people affected by cancer can experience unique psychosocial challenges, disparities in healthcare experiences and barriers to inclusive and affirming support. It is essential that we work towards equity, through a focus on person-centred care and psycho-oncology has an important role in improving outcomes and experiences for LGBTIQ+ communities worldwide.
This International Webinar will be hosted by the International Psycho-Oncology Society's Early Career Professionals in Psycho- Oncology Committee. The webinar will bring together community partners, clinicians, researchers and people with lived experience to explore inclusive psychosocial cancer care. Speakers from OUTpatients and Queering Cancer will share insights from their work supporting LGBTIQ+ people affected by cancer, alongside Sarah-Jane Myatt who will share personal reflections.
The webinar will encourage discussion around equity, visibility, psychologically safe care, and practical actions that can be taken by healthcare professionals, researchers, and supporting organisations to foster more inclusive cancer care.
Learning outcomes:
- increase understanding of the experiences and psychosocial needs of LGBTIQ+ people affected by cancer
- recognise the importance of lived experience in improving cancer care
- identify barriers to equitable cancer care for LGBTIQ+ people
- explore community led and evidence informed approaches to inclusive care
- identify practical actions to foster more affirming, psychologically safe, and inclusive care.
Speaker Biographies:
Dr Amanda Bolderston, Queering Cancer: Dr. Amanda Bolderston (she/her) is a radiation therapist, educator and researcher with over 30 years experience. She co-founded and co-leads the Canadian non-profit organisation Queering Cancer. Amanda lives in Mi'kma'ki (Nova Scotia) on Canada's east coast.
Stewart O'Callaghan, OUTpatients - LGBTIQ+ Cancer Charity: Stewart (they/them) is the multi-award winning Founder and CEO of OUTpatients, the UK's LGBTIQ+ cancer charity. Building upon their personal experience as a cancer patient, the charity is proudly patient-led and working to improve the representation, information and support available to LGBTIQ+ people affected by cancer.
Sarah-Jane Myatt: Sarah-Jane (she/her) queer, fat, lesbian patient advocate living and finding my joy with advanced ovarian cancer, sharing my lived experience and the impact of medical weight stigma, heteronormative healthcare, CPTSD and sexual dysfunction after surgery and treatment for gynaecological cancers.
Moderator: Dr Laura Charlesworth: Dr Laura Charlesworth (she/her) on behalf of the IPOS ECPP. Bio: Laura is a registered Therapeutic Radiographer with a background in clinical practice, education, public health and research. Laura is Associate Professor and Health Services Research Fellow at York St John University, England, UK. Laura is passionate about understanding the impact of health inequalities and driving change to close the inequalities gap. When Laura is not working, you will find her outdoors - preferably in the peak district which is a lovely green area of England close to her home.
REGISTRATION:
- FREE for IPOS members
- $10 USD for non-member from Low-to-middle income countries (LMIC)
- $20 USD for all other non-members
Special Instructions:
- This webinar will be recorded and may be made available later.
- Access information will be included in your registration confirmation.
- There are no refunds
