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Tuesday Watercooler: Study finds gay men twice as likely to have cancer

CStottlemyer — Tue, 10 May 2011 14:00:29 +0000

Gay men are twice as likely to get cancer

Not only are we second-class citizens, we’re far more likely to get cancer. At least, researchers have found that gay men are 1.9 times more likely(...)

Dr. Susan Love recruits a gay and trans army against breast cancer

Jennifer Vanasco — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:04:42 +0000

“Breast cancer doesn’t have to go on to another generation. We can be the generation that stops it,” says Dr. Susan Love.

The renowned breast cancer surgeon and awareness advocate is(...)

Ailing Kennedy asks for speedy replacement process

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:30:07 +0000

(Boston) A cancer-stricken Sen. Edward M. Kennedy has asked Massachusetts leaders to change state law to allow a speedy replacement if it becomes necessary for him to surrender his seat, fearing(...)

Illinois woman files discrimination complaint

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:57:32 +0000

Laura Valenziano, as an 18-year employee with United Health Group, is advocating to make her workplace a safe place for GLBT employees.

Valenziano has been advocating within the company as a(...)

Withers: Queerty steps in it

James Withers — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:42:14 +0000

I love my Queerty.com brothers. Visit the site everyday and like their take on things. While I’m on the confessional tour, my Querty ardor would be the same even if they didn’t let me write a(...)