Gay Men and Prostate Cancer: Invisible Diversity

In their recent commentary on cancer care outcomes research, Ayanian et al1 reflect the broader concern of the oncology community to understand better how to optimize cancer treatment andoutcomes inways that are appropriate to the racial, ethnic, age, and socioeconomic diversity of cancer experiences. Moreover, understanding the diversity of experiences with cancer adds to our broader comprehen-sion of cancer treatment and outcomes themselves, and provides opportunities to develop more sophisticated the-oretical and treatment models for all people. From preven-tion to treatment options to health-related quality of life and long-term survivorship, diversity clearly matters but is inadequately reflected in cancer research and practice. Yet, despite at least some attention to factors such as race, ethnicity, age, and socioeconomic status, one grou