Questions to ask your healthcare team

Treatment team

• Do you have experience dealing with LGBTIQA+ people with cancer?
• Do you have an LGBTIQA+ inclusive policy for patients and staff?
• Have staff had training in meeting the needs of LGBTIQA+ people?
• How will you keep my personal information confidential?
• Can you update my records with my gender, pronouns and preferred name?
• Who can I talk to if I am not satisfied with my care?
• I’m thinking of getting a second opinion. Can you recommend anyone?

Side effects

• What are the risks and possible side effects of each treatment? How can 
  these be managed?
• How will the treatment affect how I look and how my body works?
• Will the treatment affect my sex life? Can I get support from someone who 
  understands LGBTIQA+ sex issues?
• Will the cancer and treatment affect my fertility? What tests can I have to 
  check my fertility?

Support

• How can I connect with other LGBTIQA+ people affected by cancer?
• What financial and practical assistance is available?
• Where can I get help with advance care planning?

Family and friends

• Will you include my spouse, partner/s and family, chosen and biological, 
  in my care?
• Where can my spouse, partner/s, children and friends get help and advice?

After treatment

• Who will I see for follow-up appointments?
• How often will I need check-ups after treatment?