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New Cancer Registry Rule Sparks LGBTQ+ Health Concerns

12/11/2025

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Starting in 2026, U.S. cancer registries must classify patients as male, female, or not stated/unknown, a rule LGBTQ+ health advocates say erases transgender individuals from health data.
The rule was issued by the Trump administration under President Donald Trump.
Advocates warn it could restrict healthcare resources for LGBTQ+ people and harm health and patient care.
KFF Health News correspondent Rachana Pradhan discussed concerns on WAMU’s Health Hub on December 10.

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Starting in 2026, U.S. cancer registries must classify patients as male, female, or not stated/unknown, a rule LGBTQ+ health advocates say erases transgender individuals from health data.
The rule was issued by the Trump administration under President Donald Trump.
Advocates warn it could restrict healthcare resources for LGBTQ+ people and harm health and patient care.
KFF Health News correspondent Rachana Pradhan discussed concerns on WAMU’s Health Hub on December 10.