Why Good Cancer Care Means Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Individuals With Gendered Cancers: Implications for Research, Policy, and Practice

Overview

Journal J Clin Oncol

Specialty Oncology

Date 2023 May 24

PMID 37224435

Authors

Sara G Bybee

Christina M Wilson

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