Cancer Care in LGBTQI+ Populations

September 18, 2025

- This OPN Ohio/Michigan Chapter program is a virtual (online) event. 

Overview

This presentation focuses on the practical strategies and clinical competencies needed to provide affirming, high-quality cancer care for LGBTQI+ patients. It addresses the unique medical, psychosocial, and communication needs of this population across the cancer care continuum. Topics include best practices for taking inclusive histories, understanding the impact of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) on cancer risk and outcomes, navigating gender-affirming care in oncology settings, and fostering psychological safety in clinical interactions. 

Through evidence-based recommendations and system-level insights, this session empowers clinicians to deliver respectful, personalized care that improves both patient experience and health outcomes for LGBTQI+ individuals with cancer.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Review the terminology used in the LGBTQI+ discourse
  2. Identify disparities that exist among LGBTQI+ patients with cancer
  3. Discuss tools to implement in clinical practice for improved cancer care of LGBTQI+ populations

Target Audience

This activity is intended for oncology pharmacists, pharmacy techs, and pharmacy residents who are involved in the treatment of cancer patients.

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
    The Washington State Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This conference is approved for up to 1.00 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.

    This activity is approved for up to 1.00 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Thu, 09/18/2025 - 2:55pm-Thu, 09/18/2025 - 4:30pm The Washington State Pharmacy Association (WSPA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education. NOTE FOR PHARMACISTS: It is the responsibility of the pharmacist or pharmacy technician to provide the correct information [NABP eProfile ID and DOB (in MMDD format)] within the evaluation, in order to receive credit for participating in this CPE activity. Following the activity’s end date, there is a maximum of 60 days allowed to upload the CPE information to the CPE Monitor. WSPA will upload the CPE information to the CPE monitor 60 days after the activity - please check your CPE Monitor at this time to ensure the CPE is uploaded in your profile. If you encounter any CPE problems, please contact WSPA at 425- 228-7171
Course opens: 
08/15/2025
Course expires: 
10/19/2025
Event starts: 
09/18/2025 - 2:55pm PDT
Event ends: 
09/18/2025 - 4:30pm PDT
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All Times Listed are for the Eastern Standard Time Zone

Thursday, September 18, 2025

5:55pmWelcome and Introduction
» Scott Heinemann, PharmD, BCOP - Clinical Pharmacy Specialist University Hospitals – Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
6:00pmMeet-the-Clinician Exhibits (non-CME)
6:30pmCancer Care in LGBTQI+ Populations 
» Kelly Haviland, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, TGNB-C - Advanced Practice Providers, LGBTQI+ Clinical Consultant - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
7:30pmClosing Comments
» Scott Heinemann, PharmD, BCOP - Clinical Pharmacy Specialist University Hospitals – Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
7:35pmExhibits (non-CME)
Online Livecast
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Faculty

Scott Heinemann, PharmD, BCOP (Moderator)

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
University Hospitals – Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cleveland, OH

Scott is a board-certified oncology/hematology pharmacist who currently practices at University Hospitals Siedman Cancer Center in Cleveland, Ohio. His clinical focus spans acute leukemias, lymphomas, myeloproliferative neoplasms, myelodysplastic syndrome, CAR T, and hematopoietic stem cell transplant.

FKelly Haviland, PhD, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, TGNB - C (Speaker)

Advanced Practice Provider Manager, Professional Development
Advanced Practice Providers, LGBTQI+ Clinical Consultant
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY

Kelly Haviland, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, TGNB-C, is a nationally recognized nurse practitioner, educator, researcher, and leader in oncology and LGBTQI+ cancer care. With a strong foundation in clinical practice and program development, Dr. Haviland has dedicated her career to advancing inclusive, high-quality care and elevating the role of advanced practice providers (APPs) in oncology.

She previously served as the Manager of Professional Development for Advanced Practice Providers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where she led over 30 enterprise-wide programs focused on education, leadership, and clinical excellence. During her time at MSK, she also maintained an active clinical practice as a nurse practitioner on the LGBTQI+ Clinical Consult Service, helping to establish one of the first dedicated LGBTQI+ cancer care programs in the country.

Dr. Haviland is a frequent national speaker, educator, and author whose research has focused on LGBTQI+ health, APP quality improvement, and supportive care in oncology. In 2024, she was honored with the National Advanced Practice Provider of the Year Award for her contributions to innovation and health equity. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology (APSHO) and is a passionate advocate for intersectional, evidence-based cancer care.
 

 

Disclosures

Horizon CME requires all planners, faculty, and other contributors to disclose any financial relationships with an ACCME defined ineligible company within the past 24 months and Horizon CME has resolved any conflicts prior to this educational activity.
Planners

*Horizon CME has mitigated and resolved all relevant financial relationships

Those others involved in the planning of this activity disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients.
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Other Contributors

All other non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development and editing/review of the content disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling or distributing health care goods or services consumed by or used on patients.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy
    The Washington State Pharmacy Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. This conference is approved for up to 1.00 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association.

    This activity is approved for up to 1.00 credit by the Washington State Pharmacy Association. Activity Type: Live| Start/End date: Thu, 09/18/2025 - 2:55pm-Thu, 09/18/2025 - 4:30pm The Washington State Pharmacy Association (WSPA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education. NOTE FOR PHARMACISTS: It is the responsibility of the pharmacist or pharmacy technician to provide the correct information [NABP eProfile ID and DOB (in MMDD format)] within the evaluation, in order to receive credit for participating in this CPE activity. Following the activity’s end date, there is a maximum of 60 days allowed to upload the CPE information to the CPE Monitor. WSPA will upload the CPE information to the CPE monitor 60 days after the activity - please check your CPE Monitor at this time to ensure the CPE is uploaded in your profile. If you encounter any CPE problems, please contact WSPA at 425- 228-7171

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