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Cancer

Cancers arise due to mutations in genes involved in the regulation of cell division, which leads to unrestricted cell proliferation. Modern science and medicine have made great strides in the understanding and treatment of cancer, including eradicating cancer in some patients. However, there is still no cure for cancer. This is largely due to the fact that cancer is a large group of many diseases.
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Disorders of the Male Reproductive System

Men's health issues are increasingly recognized as significant, with several conditions posing common threats. Among these, testicular cancer is especially prevalent in younger men, particularly those aged 20 to 35 years. The disease often manifests as a painless mass in the testicles, sometimes accompanied by a sensation of heaviness or a dull ache.
Prostate disorders are another major concern. These conditions can impair urinary flow due to the prostate's location around the urethra. Symptoms...
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What is Cancer?

Cells and tissues must meticulously coordinate their activities for the normal functioning of the human body. Therefore, they exhibit socially responsible behavior - resting, growing, dividing, differentiating, or dying - for the organism’s benefit. Cancer arises when cells divide uncontrollably and invade other tissues or organs.
Although people have known about cancer for centuries, it was only in 1761 that Giovanni Morgagni of Padua performed a detailed autopsy of patients who died from...
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What is Cancer?

Cells and tissues must meticulously coordinate their activities for the normal functioning of the human body. Therefore, they exhibit socially responsible behavior - resting, growing, dividing, differentiating, or dying - for the organism’s benefit. Cancer arises when cells divide uncontrollably and invade other tissues or organs.
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Cancer arises from mutations in the critical genes that allow healthy cells to escape cell cycle regulation and acquire the ability to proliferate indefinitely. Though originating from a single mutation event in one of the originator cells, cancer progresses when the mutant cell lines continue to gain more and more mutations, and finally, become malignant. For example, chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) develops initially as a non-lethal increase in white blood cells, which progressively...
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Cancer arises from mutations in the critical genes that allow healthy cells to escape cell cycle regulation and acquire the ability to proliferate indefinitely. Though originating from a single mutation event in one of the originator cells, cancer progresses when the mutant cell lines continue to gain more and more mutations, and finally, become malignant. For example, chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) develops initially as a non-lethal increase in white blood cells, which progressively...

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[Cancer and masculine sexuality].

M Wisard1

  • 1CPMA, 5 rue de laVigie, 1003 Lausanne. marc.wisard@cpma.ch

Revue Medicale Suisse
|January 24, 2009
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Summary

Oncology treatments significantly impact patient sexual function in 75% of cases. A multidisciplinary approach and clear communication are vital for managing these side effects and improving quality of life.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Sexual Medicine
  • Patient Care

Context:

  • Cancer therapies frequently cause significant changes in sexual function for a majority of patients (75%).
  • These sexual side effects can negatively impact patients' overall well-being and quality of life.
  • Addressing sexual health is often overlooked in standard cancer care protocols.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the high prevalence of sexual dysfunction in oncology patients.
  • To emphasize the importance of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach in managing treatment-related sexual side effects.
  • To suggest strategies for mitigating the adverse effects of cancer treatment on sexual health.

Summary:

  • Cancer treatments affect sexual function in 75% of patients.
  • Effective management involves clear communication between patients, medical staff, and specialists (general practitioners, surgeons, sexologists, physiotherapists, psychologists/psychiatrists).

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  • Early intervention with strategies like erectogenic medication can reduce negative impacts.
  • Impact:

    • Improved patient quality of life through proactive sexual health management.
    • Reduced misunderstandings and enhanced patient-provider communication regarding sexual side effects.
    • Potential for earlier and more effective treatment of sexual dysfunction in cancer survivors.