OUTpatients

OUTspoken

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Having cancer as an LGBTIQ+ person can be a very isolating experience, leaving you feeling like a minority within a minority. That’s why in every episode, OUTpatients brings you the story of a real LGBTIQ+ person who has or has had cancer, told in their own words. Check out our website: https://outpatients.org.uk/ Follow us on Instagram: @OUTpatientsUK. Follow us on TikTok: @OUTpatientsUK. Sign up to our newsletter: https://outpatients.us17.list-manage.com/ If you’re an LGBTIQ+ person affected by cancer, and you’re looking to connect with your community; you’ve found us. Visit outpat...

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S1E4 - Neil on facing neuroendocrine cancer as a young person 25.03.2026 54:41

Today, we hear Neil’s story. Neil (he/him) is a gay man living in Manchester, who was diagnosed with terminal neuroendocrine cancer. This episode we discuss: 🌈 Navigating a rare cancer diagnosis 🌈 Facing a terminal diagnosis as a young person 🌈 The need for better mental health support in cancer care Content warnings This episode contains discussion of: Cancer Death (including death from cancer...

S1E3 - Rudy on Navigating Breast Cancer as a Transmasculine Person 13.03.2026 52:25

Today, we hear Rudy’s story. Rudy is a transmasculine person and healthcare professional navigating life beyond breast cancer. This episode we discuss: 🌈 Advocating for yourself in healthcare 🌈 The importance of meeting other people like you 🌈 The intersection of gender affirming care and cancer treatment Content warnings This episode contains discussion of: Cancer Medical trauma Fatphobia...

S1E2 - Loz on Navigating Queerness and Neurodivergence After Childhood Cancer 25.02.2026 44:35

Today, we hear Loz’s story. Loz is a young trans person who is living beyond childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, also known as ALL. This episode we discuss: 🌈 Inclusive reproductive healthcare 🌈 The importance of meeting others like you 🌈 How transness and cancer can impact eachother Content warnings This episode contains discussion of: Cancer Ableism Fertility after cancer treatment Gen...

S1E1 - Michael on Building Community when Living with a Stigmatised Cancer 09.02.2026 1:04:18

Today, we hear Michael’s story. Michael (he/him) is a gay man from the North of England, who is living with anal cancer and small cell lung cancer. This episode we discuss: 🌈 Building community, when you can’t find it 🌈 Overcoming stigma 🌈 Sex after cancer treatment And much more! Content notices This episode contains discussion of: Cancer Death (including death from cancer) Homophobia...