This abstract is adapted from the cover of the book.
A hidden epidemic, cancer has decimated the lesbian community , taking the lives of many of its most beloved and distinguished writers and activists and devastating the lives of countess others. homophobia, sexism, and lack of access to adequate medical care are pivotal reasons cancer strikes lesbians at a disproportionate rate.
With unflinching honesty, flashes of outrage and a penetrating insight that comes from facing death, the contributors to Coming Out of Cancer eloquently illumine the impact of cancer on the lesbian community. Offering wisdom, comfort and the power of knowledge, these writers address the myriad ways cancer has changed their lives: its effect on sexuality and relationships, its intersection with race and class, the urgent desire to know the source of cancer, and the loss — both personal and collective — that accompanies deadly disease.
A book for anyone whose life has been touched by cancer, Coming Out of Cancer offers a richly textured exploration of a community's unflagging strength, tenacious activism and determination to survive against all odds.
Proceeds from this book go the Mautner Project for Lesbians With Cancer, a nonprofit national organization.
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