Launching at CHUM in 2026
Canada’s First Dedicated Cancer Clinic for Transgender and Non-Binary People
Launching in 2026 at the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM)
About the Clinic
The Trans Cancer Clinic provides inclusive, bilingual cancer care designed specifically for transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse people.
Across Canada, transgender and non-binary patients face major gaps in cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Fear of discrimination and limited provider training mean that many delay or avoid care altogether.
Our clinic changes that. By integrating gender-affirming medicine with oncology, we offer safe, coordinated, and affirming care throughout the cancer journey, from screening and diagnosis to survivorship.
Our Mission
To improve access, safety, and outcomes for trans and non-binary people with cancer through:
Compassionate, gender-affirming clinical care
Coordinated oncology and hormone therapy management
Bilingual (French / English) services
Telehealth access across Quebec
Community partnership and patient leadership
Why It Matters
Every year, an estimated 150–200 transgender and non-binary Quebecers are diagnosed with cancer, yet no specialized oncology services currently exist in Canada.
The Trans Cancer Clinic at CHUM will:
Bridge oncology and gender-affirming care
Train healthcare providers in trans-inclusive cancer care
Build evidence to expand this model across Canada
Who We Are
This initiative is led by a multidisciplinary team of oncologists, researchers, and community leaders from CHUM, Université de Montréal, Clinique l’Actuel, Alliance Trans Québec, and international collaborators from the UK’s Cancer and Transition Service (UCATS) and Mayo Clinic’s Rainbow Clinic.
Location
Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM)
1051 Rue Sanguinet, Montréal, QC H2X 3E4
Services available in-person and by telehealth across Quebec.
To find out more please fill out the contact form below.
Get in Touch
If you’re a transgender, non-binary, or gender-diverse person with a cancer diagnosis or you’d like to learn more about the clinic please complete the form below.
Our team will contact you once appointments begin in 2026.