Cancer: are transgender women at risk?

Mustapar, Nurulhasanah (2024) Cancer: are transgender women at risk? In: Gender Dysphoria: Medical, Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Perspectives. Centre for Islamisation (CENTRIS), IIUM, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 12-23.

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Abstract

This chapter explores the cancer risks faced by transgender women, focusing on the potential effects of hormone therapy, surgical procedures, and other modifiable factors such as smoking and obesity. The chapter highlights the scarcity of research on cancer in transgender populations, emphasising the need for more studies to understand the prevalence and prognosis of various cancers. Specific risks related to breast cancer, prostate cancer, HPV- related cancers, and other conditions like meningiomas and prolactinomas are discussed. The importance of developing transgender-specific cancer screening guidelines and addressing healthcare disparities is underscored to improve health outcomes in this vulnerable population.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Additional Information:	7025/114820
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Transgender health, cancer risk, Hormone therapy, breast cancer, screening guidelines
Subjects:	Q Science > QM Human anatomy R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RB Pathology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Basic Medical
Depositing User:	Dr. Nurulhasanah Mustapar
Date Deposited:	03 Oct 2024 10:42
Last Modified:	03 Oct 2024 16:23
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/114820

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