Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Sexual and Gender Minority Cancer Survivors: a Review of Current Research and Recommendations.

Ten articles were SGM-focused or inclusive, cancer-focused, and included substantive discussion of palliative and/or EOL care. Four were research studies (three case studies and one qualitative interview study) and six were literature reviews. Recurrent topics included disparities in cancer risk, access, and care; essential cultural and clinical competencies; and need for professional and organizational standards and policies addressing interpersonal and institutional discrimination and inclusion. Provision of equitable, competent palliative and EOL care depends on continued advancements in research, translated into person-centered approaches to care. We discuss implications of findings for improving palliative and EOL care for SGM cancer survivors.