ONCODIVERSITY 2026
BREAKING BARRIERS
Affirming Care Across the Cancer Continuum June 11–12, 2026 Montréal, Québec
A LANDMARK MOMENT FOR INCLUSIVE CANCER CARE
On June 11–12, 2026, OncoDiversity brought together healthcare professionals, researchers, advocates, and community leaders in Montréal for Canada's first national conference dedicated to advancing equitable cancer care for 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
Under the theme Breaking Barriers: Affirming Care Across the Cancer Continuum, the two-day conference explored the unique challenges faced by sexually and gender-diverse individuals throughout their cancer journeys, from prevention and early detection to treatment, survivorship, and beyond.
Through expert presentations, panel discussions, and collaborative workshops, participants exchanged knowledge, shared lived experiences, and explored opportunities to improve healthcare practices, research, and patient outcomes.
A central focus of the gathering was fostering collaboration and identifying meaningful steps toward a more inclusive healthcare system, including discussions contributing to the development of the Montréal Declaration on 2SLGBTQI+ Cancer Equity.
More than a conference, OncoDiversity 2026 marked an important step toward a future where everyone can access cancer care that respects their identity, experiences, and needs.
THANK YOU TO OUR PLATINUM SPONSORS:
The OncoDiversity 2026 Conference was made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and partners.
Their commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and innovation in cancer care helped bring together healthcare professionals, researchers, advocates, and community leaders from across Canada and beyond.
We extend our sincere gratitude to these organizations for supporting this landmark event and helping build a more inclusive future for 2SLGBTQI+ communities affected by cancer.
OUR GOLD SPONSORS:
Two days of meaningful dialogue, shared expertise, and collaborative action toward more equitable cancer care.
Throughout the conference, experts, healthcare professionals, researchers, and community advocates explored the challenges and opportunities shaping cancer care for 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
ADVANCING THE CONVERSATION
01 — Cancer Disparities
Understanding inequities affecting 2SLGBTQI+ communities.
02 — Prevention & Screening
Improving access to prevention, screening, and early diagnosis.
03 — Affirming Treatment
Creating inclusive and affirming treatment experiences.
04 — Inclusive Research
Advancing representative research and data collection.
05 — Survivorship & Wellbeing
Supporting quality of life beyond diagnosis and treatment.
06 — Systems Change
Building a national agenda for equitable cancer care.
The Montréal Declaration on 2SLGBTQI+ Cancer Equity
The May conference brought together healthcare professionals, researchers, advocates, and community leaders to identify shared priorities and advance collective action toward more equitable cancer care.
Discussions from the conference contributed to the development of the Montréal Declaration, an initiative aimed at advancing inclusion, collaboration, and systemic change.