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Gastroenterology & Hepatology |
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Minireviews |
| Article Title |
Addressing barriers and advancing equitable colorectal cancer screening in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning population
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| Manuscript Source |
Invited Manuscript |
| All Author List |
Pavan Kumar Reddy Kalluru, Sai Sudha Valisekka, Yamini Katamreddy, Apoorva Cherukuri, Deekshitha Kuchi, Sowmya Manjari Siddenthi and Saikiran Mandyam |
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| Corresponding Author |
Pavan Kumar Reddy Kalluru, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, West Anaheim Medical Center, 3033 West Orange Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92804, United States. dr.pavan96rdy@gmail.com |
| Key Words |
Colorectal cancer; Barriers to care; Healthcare equity; Good health and well-being; Gender equality; Reduced inequalities; Quality education |
| Core Tip |
Colorectal cancer is the third most common non-skin cancer in the United States, yet lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) individuals are less likely to undergo screening, contributing to healthcare disparities. This critical literature minireview, covering studies up to March 2024, examines barriers to colorectal cancer screening in the LGBTQ+ population across patient, provider, institutional, and policy levels. Key challenges include social stigma, lack of provider awareness, and insufficient culturally competent care. Proposed solutions include provider training, enhancing screening access, and adopting patient-centered models. The review emphasizes the need for a holistic, multi-level approach to ensure equitable cancer screening and improved outcomes for LGBTQ+ individuals. |
| Publish Date |
2026-02-10 10:35 |
| Citation |
Kalluru PKR, Valisekka SS, Katamreddy Y, Cherukuri A, Kuchi D, Siddenthi SM, Mandyam S. Addressing barriers and advancing equitable colorectal cancer screening in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning population. World J Methodol 2026; 16(1): 109316 |
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https://www.wjgnet.com/2222-0682/full/v16/i1/109316.htm |
| DOI |
https://dx.doi.org/10.5662/wjm.v16.i1.109316 |
