(Q29504)
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Global prevalence rates for transgender individuals vary with estimates ranging from 0.3% to 1%, translating to a potential global population of 24.3 million to 81 million. (English)
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2024
It is estimated that one in two people will develop cancer in their lifetime. (English)
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Gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) is a common medical intervention for transgender and non-binary individuals. (English)
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GAHT requires careful consideration for concurrent medical care due to potential drug interactions and physiological changes. (English)
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A multi-disciplinary team with expertise in transgender health, oncology and pharmacy met to develop a document summarizing current knowledge on the topic for practical use. (English)
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The team included trans and non-binary authors who shaped the document's language and focus. (English)
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2024
The document gives a status update on the current understanding of GAHT and how this may intersect with the safe prescribing of systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT). (English)
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The document underwent multiple review stages including internal review, review by the British Oncology Pharmacy Association (BOPA) EDI Subcommittee and, finally, BOPA Executive Committee review and final approval. (English)
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2024
Key recommendations of this document include the use of inclusive and effective communication, vigilant monitoring of kidney function and cardiovascular health, and considerations for hormone receptor-positive cancers. (English)
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The document also recognizes the multidisciplinary nature of transgender healthcare and where this relates to social prescribing. (English)
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2024
Mariachiara (English)
D'Elia (English)
M
Shereen (English)
Nabhani-Gebara (English)
S
Stewart (English)
O'Callaghan (English)
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17 October 2024
27 September 2024