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What are your pronouns?
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Your pronouns will be printed on your guide.

When you give the guide to your doctor, it helps them know which pronouns to use.

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How old are you?
Why are we asking?

Some items in your guide will be based on your age.

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Next, we’ll ask you some questions about your body.

These “organ inventory” questions help us personalize your guide.

You can skip any question you do not want to answer.

Organ Inventory
Breasts
Select all that apply to your body.
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Why are we asking?

Everyone with breasts may need regular mammograms to check for breast cancer.

If breasts are removed, a person may still need to check for chest cancer.

Your answer to this question helps us personalize your guide.

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Vagina
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Everyone with a vagina may need regular Pap tests to check for cervical cancer.

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Penis
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Why are we asking?

The penis can be added or removed during gender affirming surgery.

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Testicles
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Why are we asking?

The testicles can be added or removed during gender affirming surgery.

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Organ Inventory
Ovaries
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Why are we asking?

Ovaries can be removed during gender affirming surgery.

Some people choose to keep one or both ovaries during gender affirming surgery.

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Organ Inventory
Uterus
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Add a note about this body part…
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Why are we asking?

The uterus can be removed during gender affirming surgery. The cervix may also be removed.

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Organ Inventory
Cervix
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Add a note about this body part…
Does not apply to me
Why are we asking?

Everyone who has a cervix may need regular pap tests.

The cervix is located at the lower end of the uterus. It can be removed during gender affirming surgery.

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Organ Inventory
Prostate
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Why are we asking?

Anyone assigned male at birth has a prostate. It is inside the body, just below the bladder.

The prostate is not removed during gender affirming surgery.

Everyone who has a prostate should ask their doctor about prostate cancer.

Your answer to this question helps us personalize your guide.

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What sex were you assigned at birth?
On your original birth certificate.
Add a note about sex assigned at birth…
Why are we asking?

Your answer to this question helps us make a guide that’s right for you.

For example: Everyone who was assigned male at birth will need to ask their doctor about prostate cancer screening.

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What race or ethnicity best describes you?
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Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
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Black or African American
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Asian
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American Indian or Alaska Native
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Middle Eastern or North African
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Pacific Islander
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Write in your answer for race and enthnicity
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Why are we asking?

Race and ethnicity can affect certain types of cancer risk.

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Have any family members had cancer?
Which family members?
Which other family member?
Why are we asking?

Family history can affect your risk of certain types of cancer.

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Did you get the HPV vaccine?
It is a series of 2 or 3 shots.
How many shots did you get?
Why are we asking?

The HPV vaccine can reduce your risk of certain cancers.

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What is your gender?
Select all that apply.
Type in your gender…
Why are we asking?

Your answer will be printed on your guide.

When you give the guide to your doctor, it helps them know the correct words for your gender identity.

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What is your sexual orientation?
Select all that apply.
Type in your sexual orientation
Why are we asking?

Your answer will be printed on your guide.

When your doctor knows your sexual orientation, they can give you more helpful medical information.

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Write in your chosen name…
Why are we asking?

Your chosen name will be printed on your guide.

If you share the guide with your doctor, it helps them know what name to use when speaking with you.

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What are your pronouns?

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How old are you?

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Breasts

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Penis

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What sex were you assigned at birth?

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What race or ethnicity best describes you?

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Have any family members had cancer?

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Did you get the HPV vaccine?

Which words best describe your current gender?

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What is your sexual orientation?

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What is your name?

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Email your guide to yourself.
Why are we asking?

We will send your guide to you to by email.

We do not send your guide to your doctor for you.

We cannot save your answers for later.

We do not save your email address.

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