1/3 This study, hot off the press, found that only 5% of UK oncologists routinely ask patients about their sexual orientation. Similarly only 13% of the clinical oncologists and surgeons in my MSc study always ask prostate cancer patients about their SO. https://esmoopen.bmj.com/content/5/6/e000906.full

2/3 Furthermore only 8% said they always ask about anal sex if they are aware that their patient is gay or bisexual.

3/3 If cancer care is to be synonymous with patient-centred care we need to ask patients relevant questions to ensure they make informed decisions, manage side effects appropriately and feel like they are being cared for as an individual and not just a set of signs and symptoms.