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National LGBT Cancer Network
Coverage of National LGBT Cancer Network in the Nexus archive.
- For southwest suburban woman, a breast cancer diagnosis and the queer affirmation that kept her going
Alix Shulman, a 49-year-old southwest suburban woman, was diagnosed with stage 3 IIB triple-negative breast cancer and underwent chemotherapy and a bilateral mastectomy. Her recovery was supported by queer-affirming healthcare providers and her wife, Lisa, highlighting the importance of inclusive care for LGBTQ+ cancer patients.