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Sexuality and intimacy issues facing women with breast cancer
Carole Huber1, Teresita Ramnarace, Ruth McCaffrey
1Bethesda Memorial Hospital, Boynton Beach, FL, USA. chuber@fau.edu
Purpose/Objectives:
To explore the sexuality and intimacy experiences facing women with breast cancer.
Data Sources:
Published articles; OVID, PsycINFO, and Florida Atlantic University databases; Web sites; and books.
Data Synthesis:
Patient perceptions and knowledge of mastectomy and chemotherapy-induced menopause in regard to lifelong sexual experiences are lacking. Healthcare providers must institute much-needed education and open lines of communication.
Conclusions:
The physical and psychological results of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment alter human sexuality. Breast cancer's survival rate is at an all-time high, increasing the number of people who will be living with such issues on a daily basis and shifting the focus from acute care concerns to chronic disease concerns.
Implications For Nursing:
Healthcare providers should assess individual patients for potential issues they may face. By identifying problems, they can challenge health care to focus on the long-term problems associated with sexuality and intimacy issues facing patients.
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