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Sexual dysfunction in cancer patients: a review
1Ege University Schhol of Medicine, Tulay Aktas Oncology Hospital, Bornova, Izmir, Turkey.
Journal of B.U.ON. : Official Journal of the Balkan Union of Oncology
|December 18, 2013
Summary
Cancer treatments can cause sexual dysfunction (SD). This review details SD management, optimal dosing, and patient selection to improve cancer patient care and quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Sexual Medicine
Background:
- Cancer is a serious illness with advanced treatments.
- Therapeutic strategies often overlook treatment-related adverse effects.
- Sexual dysfunction (SD) is a common but underestimated adverse effect in cancer patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review sexual dysfunction (SD) as an adverse effect of cancer therapy.
- To define current therapeutic choices, optimal doses, and patient selection for managing SD.
- To emphasize patient education regarding therapy-related SD.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of cancer therapies and their impact on sexual function.
- Analysis of current treatment guidelines and evidence for managing SD.
- Synthesis of information on optimal dosing and patient selection strategies.
Main Results:
- Cancer therapies frequently lead to sexual dysfunction (SD).
- Specific therapeutic options and dosing strategies can mitigate SD.
- Informed patient selection is crucial for effective SD management.
Conclusions:
- Physicians and patients must acknowledge and address therapy-related SD.
- Comprehensive patient counseling about potential SD is essential before treatment.
- Tailored therapeutic approaches are necessary to manage SD in cancer patients.
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