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Current Research Opportunities

Escape partners with trusted researchers and academic institutions to provide our patient and survivor community with the opportunity to participate in studies that will further the advancement of healthcare and psychosocial support for LGBTQIA2+ AYAs experiencing cancer.

 

All research opportunities that are shared have been thoroughly reviewed by Escape team members to assess community fit, relevance, compensation to participants (if provided), and attention to being trauma and community informed. 

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If you are recruiting for research relevant to our community, please contact us at escape.yac@gmail.com for review. 

FOCUS ON US. Researchers at the University of Rochester and Wayne State University, in collaboration with the LGBTQ+ community, are studying FOCUS ON US, a support program for LGBTQ+ cancer patients and caregivers. The study includes participating in 5 private Zoom sessions with a program leader and completing 3 surveys. Participants can earn up to $90. Learn more at focusonus.study Your participation and all participant data will be kept confidential. For more information email us at focusonus@urmc.rochester.edu RSRB Approval Date: 3/13/2026

FOCUS ON US

You may be eligible to participate in FOCUS On Us if you:

  • Have cancer or are a caregiver to someone with cancer

  • Identify as LGBTQ+

  • Are 18 or older

  • Live in the United States

 

In FOCUS On Us, patients and caregivers participate in the study together. All survivor/caregiver relationships (partners, family
members, friends) are welcome.

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For more information, visit: focusonus.study

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