scholarly journals Sexual Function in Cancer Survivors: Updates to the NCCN Guidelines for Survivorship

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (5S) ◽  
pp. 685-689 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle E. Melisko ◽  
Joseph B. Narus
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Function ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Nccn Guidelines

scholarly journals Impact of an Educational Program on Sexual Issues among Cervical Cancer Survivors' Women in Northern Upper Egypt

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-15
Author(s):  
Hanan Elzeblawy Hassan ◽  
Ragaa Mohammed ◽  
Soad Ramadan ◽  
Hagar Masaud
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Gynecological Cancer ◽  
Upper Egypt ◽  
Sexual Distress ◽  
Distress Scale ◽  
The Impact

Background: Sexuality is an important part of normal human functioning. Gynecological cancer and its treatments can affect one or more phases of the sexual response cycle, through alterations of sexual function. Sexual dysfunction is one of the most distressful symptoms among cervical cancer survivors. Sexual distress is a broad term encompassing any sexual discomfort and dysfunction. Sexual difficulties following cervical cancer can be stressful for couples as it can feel like a core part of the relationship has disappeared. Aim: The study is conducted to evaluate the impact of an educational program on sexual issues (sexual dysfunction & sexual distress) among cervical cancer survivors' women in Northern Upper Egypt. Methods; Design: A quasi-experimental design. Setting: out-patient clinic in the oncology unit at Beni-Suef University Hospital. Subjects: A purposive sample of 70 women. Tools: structured interviewing questionnaire sheet, female sexual function index, and female sexual distress scale. Results: The results of the study revealed regression of all items of women’s sexual distress scores, and progression of all items of women’s sexual items post-program compared to pre-one. Conclusion: The teaching program was very effective in improving sexuality among cervical cancer survivors' women. Recommendations: Disseminate the educational booklet at health centers and oncology outpatients. Integrate psychologist, psychosexual specialist, and social worker in treatment and counseling program for women with cervical cancer in the early stage of their treatment.

Patient-reported sexual function of breast cancer survivors with genitourinary syndrome of menopause after fractional CO2 laser therapy

Menopause ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison M. Quick ◽  
Filadelfiya Zvinovski ◽  
Catherine Hudson ◽  
Andrew Hundley ◽  
Cynthia Evans ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Laser Therapy ◽  
Co2 Laser ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Genitourinary Syndrome Of Menopause ◽  
Fractional Co2 Laser ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Genitourinary Syndrome

Sexual function among older female cancer survivors

2014 ◽  
Vol 133 ◽  
pp. 7-8
Author(s):  
S. Chatterjee ◽  
D. Patel ◽  
E. Erekson ◽  
E.S. Ratner
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Function ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Female Cancer Survivors

Sexual function in adult cancer survivors.

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (5_suppl) ◽  
pp. 123-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Jo Rajotte ◽  
K. Scott Baker ◽  
Leslie Heron ◽  
Karen Leslie Syrjala
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Sexual Satisfaction ◽  
Sexually Active ◽  
Clinic Appointment ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Adult Cancer Survivors

123 Background: Sexual dysfunction is a common treatment sequela across numerous cancer diagnoses and treatments, causing increased distress, discomfort and negatively impacting quality of life. Methods: Before their survivorship-focused clinic appointment, adult cancer survivors were asked to complete a comprehensive patient -eported outcomes survey that included detailed questions on their health status including sexual function. Results: Between April 2015 to July 2016, 94 patients completed the survey. They were 66% female, mean age 45 years (SD 16, range 21-82) and 34% leukemia/lymphoma, 18% breast cancer, and 12% genitourinary cancer survivors. Patients were a mean of 6.7 years (SD 7.9, range 0-42) from their cancer diagnosis at the time of clinic appointment. Nearly half (48%) were married or living with a partner and 49% were living alone (single, divorced, widowed). 70.2% reported being sexually active (alone or with a partner) in the last year: of these only half (55.3%) reported being sexually active in the last month. For those who were not sexually active the most commonly cited reasons included lack of interest (24.5%) and not having a partner (30.9%), with 12.8% reporting not being sexually active due to a physical problem. Survivors rated their sexual satisfaction in the past month as a 5.0 (SD 3.7; scale of 0-10, 0=not at all satisfying 10=extremely satisfying). An independent samples t-test revealed a statistically significant difference in sexual satisfaction between survivors under 45 years in age and ≥45 years in age (t=4.4, df=68.0, p < 0.05). Older survivors (mean=3.71, SD=3.7) reported significantly lower levels of sexual satisfaction than did younger survivors (mean=7.11, SD=2.8). The most commonly reported sexual function issues for women included vaginal dryness (23.4%) and for men included difficulty getting an erection (7.4%). Conclusions: Sexual dysfunction is a common long-term effect of cancer across diagnoses and most treatments, warranting widespread implementation of targeted interventions to manage sexual dysfunction and improve quality of life for these survivors.

The Effect of a Sexual Life Reframing Program on Marital Intimacy, Body Image, and Sexual Function among Breast Cancer Survivors

2011 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 142-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eun-Young Jun ◽  
Sue Kim ◽  
Soon-Bok Chang ◽  
Kasil Oh ◽  
Hee Sun Kang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Body Image ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Sexual Life ◽  
Marital Intimacy

Sexual function measurement and outcomes in cancer survivors and matched controls

2000 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 213-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen L. Syrjala ◽  
Thomas C. Schroeder ◽  
Janet R. Abrams ◽  
Tamara Z. Atkins ◽  
Wendy S. Brown ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Function ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Function Measurement

Sexual function in older cancer survivors

2013 ◽  
Vol 130 (1) ◽  
pp. e147
Author(s):  
J. Varughese ◽  
E. Erekson ◽  
K. Tran ◽  
M. Ciarleglio ◽  
D. Patel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Function ◽  
Cancer Survivors

Radiotherapy- or Radical Surgery–Induced Female Sexual Morbidity in Stages IB and II Cervical Cancer

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 800-805 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuko Harding ◽  
Takuma Ooyama ◽  
Tomoko Nakamoto ◽  
Akihiko Wakayama ◽  
Wataru Kudaka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Radical Surgery ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Female Sexual Function ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to evaluate the sexual function in cervical cancer survivors after radiotherapy (RT) or radical surgery (RS).MethodsThis was an observational and cross-sectional study. The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) self-reported questionnaires were distributed to 175 patients after RT (RT group) or RS (RS group) and 521 healthy women (control) between 2011 and 2012. Sexual functions were compared among these 3 groups.ResultsEligible 92 patients (46 in RT group, 46 in RS group) and 148 control subjects were included for analysis. There was a significant difference in median (range) FSFI total score of 5.5 (3.6–34.7) in the RT group, 18.9 (3.4–31.2) in the RS group, and 22.1 (2–34.2) in the control group (P < 0.001). The median FSFI total score in the RT group was significantly lower than that in the control group (P < 0.001). Six sexual domains (desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, pain) were all significantly affected in the RT group, and no significant differences, except pain, were observed in the RS group as compared with the control group.ConclusionsInterventions involving counseling and rehabilitation for female sexual function should be provided in cervical cancer survivors, especially after RT.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document