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Sexuality After Cancer as an Unmet Need: Addressing Disparities, Achieving Equality
Anne Katz1, Laila S Agrawal2, Bhawna Sirohi3
1CancerCare Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
Summary
Cancer significantly impacts sexuality, a crucial aspect of human health. Addressing sexual health needs for cancer patients, particularly women and sexual/gender minorities, remains a critical unmet need globally.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Sexual Health
- Human Sexuality
Background:
- Sexuality is an integral part of human experience, persisting after a cancer diagnosis.
- Cancer and its treatments can negatively affect multiple facets of sexuality.
- Sexual health remains a significant unmet need in cancer care worldwide.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of sexuality in cancer care.
- To address the unmet sexual health needs of cancer patients.
- To focus on improving sexual health care delivery for women, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, and for sexual and gender minorities.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on sexuality and cancer care.
- Analysis of disparities in sexual health needs.
- Focus on specific populations: women, low- and middle-income countries, sexual and gender minorities.
Main Results:
- Cancer diagnosis and treatment profoundly impact various domains of sexuality.
- Existing sexual health care models often fail to meet the needs of all cancer patients.
- Disparities exist, particularly for women and sexual and gender minorities.
Conclusions:
- Sexual health is a vital component of holistic cancer care.
- There is a critical need to improve sexual health services for cancer patients.
- Care must be inclusive, addressing the unique needs of diverse populations, including women and sexual and gender minorities.
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