Keys to inclusive and safe care for the LGBTQIA+ breast cancer community
A two-part webinar series for healthcare providers on how to reduce barriers
This two-part webinar series for healthcare providers addresses unique barriers experienced by the LGBTQIA+ cancer community and offers ways to cultivate a safe space in healthcare environments.
Experts Chandler S. Cortina MD, MS, FSSO, FACS and Julian A. Sanchez MD, FACS, and Cassandra Falby MS, LMFT and patient advocate, Victoria Seamon discuss ways to support LGBTQIA+ patients.
Session I: Developing trust, inclusivity, and a welcoming clinical space
Wednesday, September 13 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (ET)
Experts Chandler S. Cortina MD, MS, FSSO, FACS, and Julian A. Sanchez MD, FACS help healthcare providers understand:
- Barriers to equitable care experienced by the LGBTQIA+ cancer community and impact on health outcomes
- Considerations in clinical care for LGBTQIA+ patients
- The importance of inclusive and gender-affirming healthcare environments
- How to develop trust with LGBTQIA+ patients and their families
- Best practices for creating welcoming spaces within healthcare settings
Please note: Contact hours, CEs, and certificates of participation are available only to providers who joined the live webinar on 9/13/2023.
Session II: Developing strategies for supporting mental health
Thursday, September 28 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. (ET)
Psychotherapist Cassandra Falby MS, LMFT, and patient advocate Victoria Seamon help healthcare providers understand:
- Key aspects of mental health in the LGBTQIA+ community
- Definitions of family in the LGBTQIA+ community
- The emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis on LGBTQIA+ people and their loved ones
- Barriers to care for the LGBTQIA+ community
- Strategies for supporting mental health in LGBTQIA+ people with cancer
Please note: Contact hours, CEs, and certificates of participation are available only to providers who joined the live webinar on 9/28/2023.
About the speakers
Chandler S. Cortina MD, MS, FSSO, FACS
Assistant Professor and Chief of the Surgical Oncology Breast Service, Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin
Chandler S. Cortina MD, MS, FSSO, FACS, is Assistant Professor and Chief of the Surgical Oncology Breast Service at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin. A Louisiana native, he completed his residency at Rush University Medical Center and Cook County Hospital, followed by a fellowship in Breast Surgical Oncology at Northwestern University.
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Julian A. Sanchez MD, FACS
Senior Member, Moffitt Cancer Center
Julian Sanchez MD, is a colorectal surgeon and the section chief of colorectal oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center. He is an associate professor of surgery and oncology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Dr. Sanchez specializes in surgical care and prevention of colorectal and anal cancers, and he oversees the anal dysplasia program and the LGBTQ+ cancer program. His research focuses on health disparities and cancer screening programs among sexual and gender minority and Latinx patients, for which he has received several funded research grants.
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Cassandra Falby MS, LMFT
Founder, Cassandra Falby Psychotherapy
Cassandra Falby MS, LMFT, owns a psychotherapy practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. They provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families. Cassandra's relational approach is particularly beneficial for BIPOC-identified individuals, LGBTQIA+ folks, children of immigrants, neurodivergent individuals, and those living with chronic illness. Their clinical interests include intergenerational trauma and healing, values-based therapeutic interventions, and the impact of disability and chronic illness on self-concept.
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Victoria Seamon
Patient advocate
Victoria is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and breast cancer survivor; as she combines her two pathways, she finds purpose in sharing her story.
She is passionate about speaking on topics pertaining to financial toxicity and healthcare disparities amongst Black women in the cancer community; also providing a voice to those that may feel voiceless.
Read more*Contact hours / CEs
Nurses:
Session I: This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Session II: This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Social Workers:
Session I: This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886556304-2601) for 1 continuing education contact hours.
Session II: This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886556304-3809) for 1 continuing education contact hours.
Patient Advocates:
Session I: The Living Beyond Breast Cancer webinar 'Keys to inclusive and safe care for the LGBTQIA+ breast cancer community - Part 1' is approved for 1.0 J.E.D.I. CE by the Patient Advocate Certification Board to satisfy the requirements for Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPA). Approval Number 18328.
Session II: The Living Beyond Breast Cancer webinar 'Keys to inclusive and safe care for the LGBTQIA+ breast cancer community - Part 2' is approved for 1.0 J.E.D.I. CE by the Patient Advocate Certification Board to satisfy the requirements for Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPA). Approval Number 18329.
*Certificates of participation will be available for providers of other disciplines upon request through the evaluation process.
These webinars are supported by the Grant or Cooperative Agreement Number 1 NU58DP006672, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Department of Health and Human Services.
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