This cancer researcher was studying LGBTQ+ people. Her work is now in limbo
- Mandi Pratt-Chapman, a researcher at the George Washington Cancer Center, was studying how clinicians interact with LGBTQ+ patients to improve care and outcomes.
- Pratt-Chapman emphasized the importance of understanding LGBTQ+ patients' needs, stating, "Systematically collecting data... Can help us identify those individuals that may need a certain kind of support that a cisgender heterosexual person doesn't need."
- A Gallup report indicated that more than 9% of the U.S. Population identifies as LGBTQ+, reflecting an upward trend since 2012, with significant differences observed across generations and political affiliations.
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This cancer researcher was studying LGBTQ+ people. Her work is now in limbo
This story was originally reported by Barbara Rodriguez of The 19th. Meet Barbara and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy.At the beginning of the year, Mandi Pratt-Chapman, a researcher at the George Washington Cancer Center, was immersed in a multi-year study collecting data about the sexual orientation and gender identity of cancer patients.The goal, she explained, was to better understand how clinicians interact with L…
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