The American Cancer Society can help you learn more about the cancers that men are most at risk for, as well as how to find these cancers early. Missing routine cancer screenings can lead to cancer being diagnosed at a later stage, when it’s sometimes harder to treat.
Negative experiences with health care providers: Fear of having a negative experience with a health care provider can lead some men to delay or avoid medical care, especially routine care such as early detection tests.This makes it harder for many gay and bisexual men to get quality health care. Low rates of health insurance: Some health insurance policies do not cover unmarried partners.This can make it harder to have a comfortable relationship with a provider.