Sexual oncology: Sexual health issues in women with cancer Journal Article
| Authors: | Krychman, M. L.; Pereira, L.; Carter, J.; Amsterdam, A. |
| Article Title: | Sexual oncology: Sexual health issues in women with cancer |
| Abstract: | Sexual problems are widespread among female cancer patients and survivors. Dysfunction may result from various oncologic therapies such as surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal manipulation, and cytostatic medication. Additionally, psychologic distress that the patient or her partner experiences during diagnosis and treatment of malignancy can impair a healthy female sexual response cycle. A sexual rehabilitation program in an oncology setting is necessary to provide comprehensive care to the cancer patient and her partner. A multidisciplinary treatment approach to sexual dysfunction includes psychological and psychiatric intervention, medical intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, and recommended lifestyle adjustments. A holistic approach to assessing and treating sexual concerns should be individually tailored to the female patient in light of her disease stage and prognosis, age, marital status, fertility concerns, and social and professional environment. Copyright © 2006 S. Karger AG. |
| Keywords: | cancer chemotherapy; cancer survival; treatment outcome; cancer surgery; review; diarrhea; side effect; cancer patient; cancer radiotherapy; antineoplastic agent; cancer diagnosis; counseling; neoplasms; cancer palliative therapy; breast cancer; mucosa inflammation; opiate; female sexual dysfunction; aromatase inhibitor; dyspareunia; vaginal dryness; clitoris; ovary insufficiency; survivors; exemestane; cancer hormone therapy; chemotherapy induced emesis; sexual dysfunction; tamoxifen; cognitive therapy; nausea and vomiting; alpha tocopherol; acupuncture; chronic pain; hot flush; meditation; letrozole; hormone; lifestyle modification; anastrozole; sleep disorder; postmenopause; relaxation training; estradiol; erectile dysfunction; alopecia; disease exacerbation; rehabilitation care; sexual intercourse; libido; mental stress; sexual behavior; analgesic agent; hormone substitution; drug formulation; menopausal syndrome; cytostatic agent; amfebutamone; guided imagery; gestagen; mental instability; sexual dysfunctions, psychological; sexual dysfunction, physiological; menstrual cycle; sexual health; intimacy; sexual rehabilitation; vaginitis; orgasm; sexual oncology; sexual rehabilitation medicine; phosphodiesterase inhibitor; metabolic bone disease; sexual education; vagina atrophy; vagina discharge; vagina tenderness; vaginal discomfort |
| Journal Title: | Oncology |
| Volume: | 71 |
| Issue: | 1-2 |
| ISSN: | 0030-2414 |
| Publisher: | S. Karger AG |
| Date Published: | 2007-04-01 |
| Start Page: | 18 |
| End Page: | 25 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1159/000100521 |
| PUBMED: | 17347586 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 13" - "Export Date: 17 November 2011" - "CODEN: ONCOB" - "Source: Scopus" |
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