title: Are We Doing Enough to Address the Cancer Care Needs  of the LGBT Community?
abstract: The 2011 film titled Gen Silent (http://gensilent.com) focuses on the needs and issues of six aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, at least two of whom had cancer. One of the issues made apparent in the film was the lack of trust in the healthcare system and the discrimination these individuals faced at a time when their needs were growing and they were increasingly vulnerable. It was sad and caused us to reflect on what we, as oncology nurses, are doing to meet the needs of LGBT individuals faced with a cancer diagnosis. .
authors.affiliation: Oregon Nurses Association in Portland.
authors.forename: Carlton
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: Deborah K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Mayer
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009732:Nursing Care; D019529:Sexuality; D063106:Transgender Persons; D008297:Male; D005260:Female
keywords: LGBT; high-quality care; nurse education