Sexual health after a breast cancer diagnosis in young women: clinical implications for patients and providers

S Marsh, VF Borges, HL Coons, A Afghahi - Breast Cancer Research and …, 2020 - Springer
Purpose Sexual dissatisfaction after breast cancer treatment is a common phenomenon that,
unfortunately, places a significant strain on young women and is becoming more common …

Self-image and sexuality issues among young women with breast cancer: practical recommendations

C Hungr, V Sanchez-Varela… - Revista de investigacion …, 2017 - medigraphic.com
Background: Younger breast cancer survivors face a unique set of treatment-related issues
that have enormous impact on quality of life and psychological well-being. Although there is …

Effective patient-provider communication about sexual concerns in breast cancer: a qualitative study

JB Reese, MC Beach, KC Smith, ET Bantug… - Supportive Care in …, 2017 - Springer
Purpose Breast cancer patients commonly experience sexual concerns, yet rarely discuss
them with clinicians. The study examined patient and provider experiences and preferences …

Improvement in sexual function after ovarian cancer: effects of sexual therapy and rehabilitation after treatment for ovarian cancer

SL Bober, CJ Recklitis, AL Michaud, AA Wright - Cancer, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND Sexual dysfunction is a distressing long‐term effect after gynecological
cancer and affects the majority of survivors for years after the completion of therapy. Despite …

Patient-clinician communication about sexual health in breast cancer: a mixed-methods analysis of clinic dialogue

JB Reese, K Sorice, SJ Lepore, MB Daly… - Patient education and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Objectives Breast cancer patients' sexual health needs are frequently unmet. We examined
the prevalence and content of communication about sexual health between breast cancer …

Sexual problems of patients with breast cancer after treatment: a systematic review

YC Chang, SR Chang, SC Chiu - Cancer nursing, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Background Sexual health is a crucial part of quality of life in breast cancer survivors,
regardless of their relationship status. However, previous studies have rarely used …

A comprehensive review of sexual health concerns after cancer treatment and the biopsychosocial treatment options available to female patients

CS Sears, JW Robinson… - European journal of …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
The repercussions of cancer diagnosis and treatment profoundly impact the sexual
wellbeing of women prior to, during, and following cancer treatment. Sexual health concerns …

Clinical practice strategies to address sexual health in female cancer survivors

N Arring, DL Barton, JB Reese - Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2023 - ascopubs.org
PURPOSE The objectives of this narrative review are to describe (1) the evidence for
interventions addressing four key issues affecting female sexual health in cancer …

A randomized pilot trial of a couple-based intervention addressing sexual concerns for breast cancer survivors

JB Reese, KC Smith, E Handorf, K Sorice… - Journal of …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
The purpose was to test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a 4-session
couple-based Intimacy Enhancement (IE) intervention addressing breast cancer survivors' …

The correlation between intimate relationship, self-disclosure, and adaptability among colorectal cancer enterostomy patients

X Du, D Wang, H Du, Q Zou, Y Jin - Medicine, 2021 - journals.lww.com
The postoperative physiological changes and psychological pressure of cancer patients
affect the patient's adaptability to the disease, and thus affect the spousal intimate …