This website offers evidence-based, co-created information and resources to help transgender, gender-diverse, and intersex people and their healthcare providers understand cancer prevention, prepare for consultations, and find relevant services.
What do we offer?
- Practical guidance on cancer prevention for transgender, gender-diverse, and intersex people (TGDI+), supporting informed choices based on individual needs and preferences.
- Professional resources for healthcare providers to deliver personalized, gender-inclusive cancer prevention care, including guidelines and materials to strengthen knowledge and communication.
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Frequently asked
Why is FIGHT-CancER needed?
- TGDI+ people may have limited access to clear, relevant information and appropriate services, making it more difficult to engage in cancer prevention.
- Many healthcare professionals receive little or no training in gender-inclusive preventive care, which can make it harder to provide accurate information and appropriate recommendations. This is not a matter of individual neglect, but of systemic shortcomings in education and support.
- Although effective cancer screening programs designed to catch cancer early are available, systems that base eligibility and invitations on legal gender registration can create additional barriers. For example, only people legally registered as female receive invitations for breast and cervical cancer screening. This can leave out people who need screening, while others may receive invitations that do not apply to them, causing confusion or discomfort.
Who are we?
FIGHT-CancER is a research project led by Thomas More University of Applied Sciences and the University of Antwerp, funded by Kom op tegen Kanker, and developed in collaboration with healthcare professionals, gender-affirming care services and community members to ensure that its content is relevant, inclusive, and grounded in lived experience.
Learn more ABOUT FIGHT-CancER.
Does this information apply where you live?
FIGHT-CancER was developed for Flanders (Belgium), and includes information specific to its healthcare system and available services. However, much of the broader information may also be useful elsewhere.
We recommend to always check local guidelines or speak with a healthcare provider, as guidelines and access to services may differ.
