Understanding Prostate Cancer Screening & Prevention Among Transgender Women

This resource is for transgender women and their loved ones who want to learn more about prostate cancer screening and prevention. It provides an overview of prostate cancer, including who is at risk, why screening matters, and how prostate health applies to transgender women. This resource provides an overview of prostate cancer, including risk factors and prevention strategies. It explains recommended screening tests, such as PSA blood tests and digital rectal exams, and how hormone therapy may affect screening results. It also discusses diagnosis and treatment awareness, common barriers to care, ways to find affirming healthcare providers, and where to find emotional support and helpful resources.

This resource will help answer these questions:

• Am I at risk for prostate cancer?
• Do I need prostate cancer screening, and what does screening involve?
• How does hormone therapy affect prostate cancer screening?
• What does screening involve?
• How does hormone therapy affect prostate cancer screening?
• Where can I find affirming and supportive healthcare? 

Sponsors and Partners: National LGBTQ Cancer Network, ZERO Prostate Cancer, and Johnson & Johnson