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Sexual health in patients with hematological malignancies: a neglected issue

Pasquale Niscola1, Fabio Efficace2, Elisabetta Abruzzese3

  • 1Hematology Unit, Sant'Eugenio Hospital, Piazzale dell'Umanesimo, 10, 00144, Rome, Italy. pniscola@gmail.com.

Supportive Care in Cancer : Official Journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
|March 5, 2018
PubMed

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Sexual dysfunction is a significant issue for patients with hematologic malignancies (HM), impacting their quality of life (QoL). Further research is needed to understand the effects of new HM treatments on sexual health and overall QoL.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Hematology
  • Sexual Medicine

Background:

  • Sexual dysfunction is a common yet underrecognized symptom in patients with hematologic malignancies (HM).
  • Current quality of life (QoL) assessments for HM patients often overlook sexual health concerns.
  • Limited research exists on the impact of HM and its treatments on sexual well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence and impact of sexual dysfunction in patients with hematologic malignancies (HM).
  • To explore the relationship between sexual health and overall quality of life (QoL) in HM patients.
  • To assess the influence of novel therapies, including targeted treatments, on sexual health outcomes in HM.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on sexual dysfunction in HM patients.
  • Analysis of QoL assessment tools used in HM care.
  • Exploration of emerging data on newer HM drug classes and their potential effects on sexual health.

Main Results:

  • Evidence suggests sexual dysfunction is a prominent symptom burden for HM patients.
  • Sexual health is frequently omitted from QoL evaluations in this population.
  • There is a significant gap in research regarding sexual health and HM treatments.

Conclusions:

  • Sexual health is a critical, yet underaddressed, component of QoL for patients with HM.
  • Further investigation is warranted to understand the impact of contemporary HM therapies on sexual function and QoL.
  • Integrating sexual health assessments into routine HM care is essential for comprehensive patient management.

Keywords:
Hematological malignanciesLeukemiaLymphomaQuality of lifeSexual health

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