Sex and Cancer
Title | Sex and Cancer PDF eBook |
Author | Saketh R. Guntapalli |
Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | 183 |
Release | 2017-06-29 |
Genre | Health & Fitness |
ISBN | 144227509X |
An intimate partnership has physical and psychological components, both of which often take a hit when cancer enters the union. The prospect, and then the process, of treatments tend to alter the way the two people relate to each other. When the diagnosis is one of gynecologic or reproductive cancer for a woman, questions of sexual intimacy and function often color relationships, confuse partners, and raise concerns that other cancers might not. With an estimated 83,000 women a year added to the roles of those battling gynecologic cancers and 300,000 women a year added to roles of those battling breast cancer, Sex and Cancer focuses on surviving and thriving—more than 70 percent of women with gynecologic cancers now survive!—and helps readers mitigate outcomes and overcome challenges of sexual dysfunction after a cancer diagnosis; reassess the priorities in an intimate relationship to support the patient’s struggle, healing, and libido; and learn to interact with the professionals tasked with saving lives and enhancing those areas affected by cancer diagnosis and treatment. Sex and Cancer features stories that illuminate insights about the impact of gynecologic and reproductive cancers on relationships. The stories give life to guidance that’s critical in shaping the effect that gynecologic cancer has on intimate relationships. And readers will find insight, comfort, and suggestions for addresses the questions about intimacy and sexual function that are often left unexpressed.
Woman Cancer Sex
Title | Woman Cancer Sex PDF eBook |
Author | Anne Katz |
Publisher | Routledge |
Total Pages | 162 |
Release | 2020-11-29 |
Genre | Self-Help |
ISBN | 1000228118 |
Winner of the 2023 SSTAR Consumer Book Award! Woman Cancer Sex, Second Edition, is an accessible and comprehensive resource for women living with and surviving cancer as they navigate specific challenges related to sex and sexuality. Women who have survived cancer remain sexual beings despite the challenges of cancer treatment, and they often have nowhere to go with their questions and concerns. This text interweaves stories from clinical practice with evidence-based tips and interventions for a range of physical and emotional side effects resulting from cancer and its treatment. Each chapter describes the experience of a woman with a particular kind of cancer and a variety of related problems, including loss of libido, physical pain, body image issues, depression, and struggles communicating with a partner and health care providers. Written by a leading voice in the field of cancer and sexuality, this book offers essential guidance surrounding questions about sexual health for women diagnosed with cancer. It will also be of use to health care providers including social workers and sex and couple therapists.
Sex and relationships
Title | Sex and relationships PDF eBook |
Author | Macmillan Cancer Support |
Publisher | Macmillan Cancer Support |
Total Pages | 58 |
Release | 2018-07-31 |
Genre | Health & Fitness |
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This ebook is for teenagers and young adults who have, or have had, cancer. During or after treatment, you may worry about how the cancer and its treatment might affect your relationships or sex life.
Cancer, Intimacy and Sexuality
Title | Cancer, Intimacy and Sexuality PDF eBook |
Author | Yacov Reisman |
Publisher | Springer |
Total Pages | 276 |
Release | 2017-02-16 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 3319431935 |
This book provides a wide-ranging overview of the sexual consequences of cancer and its treatment with the aim of equipping physicians and other health care providers with the awareness and knowledge required in order to offer patients effective treatment. While sexuality may not be the primary focus for cancer patients, at some point, whether because of sexual changes or relationship issues, many patients come to acknowledge the effects that cancer and its treatment have had on their sexuality. Although the impacts are frequently similar, significant variation is observed. Some patients experience changes in all phases of sexual response, while others experience none; moreover, the consequences of the effects may be felt differently by patients and partners. Unfortunately, many physicians and health care providers remain insufficiently aware of the impact of cancer on sexuality and/or lack knowledge about the concerns of patients and the available treatments and coping strategies. A further issue is the reticence of physicians to discuss sexuality and the fear of sexologists to talk to patients about cancer. Readers will find this book to be a rich source of help in overcoming these constraints and delivering suitable care to patients.
Cancer and Sexual Health
Title | Cancer and Sexual Health PDF eBook |
Author | John P Mulhall |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | 773 |
Release | 2011-04-23 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 1607619164 |
The average physician and even cancer care-givers are not knowledgeable about the effects of cancer treatment on sex and reproductive life. They are even less aware of the options available for treatment of such patients. Cancer and Sexual Health fills a great need for a reference work devoted to the link between cancer and human sexuality. The volume is designed to give a comprehensive and state-of-the-art review of the sexual and reproductive consequences of cancer diagnosis and treatment. It will prove an invaluable resource for those clinicians caring for cancer patients as well as acting as a reference text for the sexual medicine clinician who may not see a large number of cancer patients.
Saving Your Sex Life
Title | Saving Your Sex Life PDF eBook |
Author | John P. Mulhall |
Publisher | CIACT |
Total Pages | 318 |
Release | 2013-05-22 |
Genre | Health & Fitness |
ISBN | 1456603396 |
In a straightforward style, Dr. John Mulhall guides the reader through the basics of male sexuality, explains the role of testosterone, the functions of the prostate, and the common difficulties men encounter when disease strikes. In plain language, this book spells out the causes and symptoms of prostate disease and diseases of the lower urinary tract and the approach to deal with the aftermath of treatment.
Breaking the Silence on Cancer and Sexuality
Title | Breaking the Silence on Cancer and Sexuality PDF eBook |
Author | Anne Katz |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 293 |
Release | 2018 |
Genre | Medical |
ISBN | 9781635930160 |
Cancer and its treatments have far-reaching and long-lasting effects on quality of life, and no more so than in the area of sexuality and sexual functioning. The successful treatment of cancer often leaves survivors with an enhanced appreciation of life and the love they have in their lives. Difficulty expressing love through the most intimate of acts is devastating for many couples after treatment. For those who are not partnered, treatment side effects pose additional challenges in the realm of dating and establishing new relationships when body image is altered. In the 10 years since the first edition of this book was published, oncology care providers have shown an increasing interest in addressing their patients' changes to sexuality. The field has moved from an overwhelming silence to discussions that are much more open. Both survivors and their partners have benefited from this. But so too have oncology care providers who are increasingly providing comprehensive care for their patients, especially in this most sensitive aspect of quality of life. This second edition of the award-winning and practice-changing text includes updated evidence and models that address the assessment and management of cancer-related sexual problems for survivors of all ages with a broad variety of cancers. Book jacket.