Sexual quality of life in men with prostate cancer Conference Paper
| Author: | Ofman, U. S. |
| Title: | Sexual quality of life in men with prostate cancer |
| Conference Title: | 2nd National Conference on Prostate Cancer |
| Abstract: | The sexual side effects of prostate cancer treatments long e been of interest to researchers and clinicians alike. Except for “observation only” treatment, all interventions for neoplasms of the prostate carry a high probability for iatrogenic sexual dysfunction, specifically diminished sexual desire, erectile dysfunction, and lack of ejaculation. Even the untreated patient has to cope with the fact that he has cancer. Having to face his own mortality perhaps for the first time may lead the patient to suffer emotional difficulties, and this realization can interfere with a man's sexual self‐image and his sexual desire and performance. Aside from experiencing physical side effects, men treated for localized and advanced stage disease have to cope with an assault on their sense of masculinity after their genitals and/or hormonal functioning have been altered. This paper explores the issue of sexual impairment in patients with prostate cancer. Because of the far‐reaching consequences of prostate cancer treatment for a man self‐image, includes not only sexual functioning, but the related aspects of male sexuality. The available literature is discussed, and clinical observations regarding this population are offered and formulated in terms of future direction for quality‐of‐life research with this population. Cancer 1995;75:1949–53. Copyright © 1995 American Cancer Society |
| Keywords: | conference paper; quality of life; cancer mortality; prostate cancer; prostate; sexual dysfunction; self concept; elderly; impotence; sexual behavior; penis erection; ejaculation; cancer; priority journal |
| Journal Title | Cancer |
| Volume: | 75 |
| Issue: | 7 Suppl. |
| Conference Dates: | 1994 Sep 29-Oct 1 |
| Conference Location: | Philadelphia, PA |
| ISBN: | 0008-543X |
| Publisher: | Wiley Blackwell |
| Date Published: | 1995-04-01 |
| Start Page: | 1949 |
| End Page: | 1953 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1002/1097-0142(19950401)75:7+<1949::aid-cncr2820751631>3.0.co;2-m |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 28 August 2018 -- Source: Scopus |
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