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Intimacy issues: sexuality, fertility, and relationships
1Department of Hematology-Oncology, Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Stanford, CA, USA.
Seminars in Oncology Nursing
|January 5, 2002
Summary
Cancer survivors often face intimacy challenges, including impacts on sexuality, fertility, and relationships. Healthcare professionals must educate patients on fertility and sexual function preservation options.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Reproductive Health
- Psychosocial Oncology
Background:
- Cancer survivorship presents unique challenges beyond physical recovery.
- Intimacy issues, encompassing sexuality, fertility, and interpersonal relationships, significantly affect quality of life for cancer survivors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the multifaceted intimacy issues experienced by cancer survivors.
- To highlight the impact of cancer and its treatments on sexuality, fertility, and relationships.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive review of published literature.
- Inclusion of research studies and textbook chapters.
Main Results:
- Cancer survivorship profoundly impacts survivors' interpersonal relationships, sexuality, and fertility.
- Increasingly effective cancer treatments necessitate greater focus on preserving sexual function and fertility.
Conclusions:
- Oncology healthcare professionals must be knowledgeable about fertility and sexual function preservation options.
- Informing patients about these options prior to treatment decisions is a critical responsibility.