Auden (they/them/él)

Auden, a civil rights attorney based in Washington, D.C., shares their experience navigating a cancer diagnosis as a transgender patient.

Their story highlights critical gaps in provider knowledge, the impact of interrupted gender-affirming care, and the broader strain on LGBTQIA+ health systems—especially amid rising anti-LGBTQ legislation.

This piece underscores a clear takeaway: culturally competent, affirming care is not a “nice to have”—it’s a standard that healthcare systems must meet.

Watch the full segment and join the conversation on what equitable cancer care should look like.