title: Sexual dysfunction in cancer patients.
abstract: As a result of the convergence of increased numbers of cancer survivors, heightened awareness of quality of life issues and improved methods of treatment with sex therapy, the problem of sexual dysfunction after cancer treatment is receiving increased attention. In this article, the recent literature is reviewed by tumor site, including breast, bladder, colorectal, gynecologic, testicular, prostate, and other malignancies. Limitations and advances in the available literature are discussed, and recommendations for future research and clinical work are made.
authors.affiliation: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York.
authors.forename: U S
authors.initials: US
authors.lastname: Ofman
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Auchincloss
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D003125:Colostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D009919:Orchiectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology; D011788:Quality of Life; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000150:complications; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D012649:Self Concept; D012735:Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological / Q000209:etiology*; D012747:Sexual Partners / Q000523:psychology; D014565:Urogenital Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy