LGBTQ+ 101: Mental Health, Gender, and Sexuality after Breast/Chest Cancer Diagnosis

Breast/chest cancer can raise complex questions about identity, disclosure, and safety, especially for LGBTQ+ individuals navigating systems not built with them in mind. This conversation explores the unique mental health, body image, and disclosure challenges queer patients face before, during, and after treatment.

Our guest speaker, Maggie Creegan, Ed.S., LPC, is a counselor specializing in supporting adults through the complex emotions that come with loss, whether that’s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a life-altering diagnosis, or an identity shift. In addition to grief, Maggie also works with clients navigating LGBTQ+ identity, chronic illness, and the emotional toll of caregiving.

Join us for an honest, affirming discussion that blends clinical insight with lived experience. We’ll explore how gender expression, chest changes, and minority stress intersect with breast/chest cancer care; how and when to disclose your identity safely; and how to find affirming mental health support without outing yourself.

This program centers validation, nuance, and practical takeaways to share with others.