A neglected issue: The sexual side effects of current treatments for breast cancer

All current treatments for breast cancer can result in serious sexual impairments, but this important aspect of cancer care has been largely neglected. This paper contains a brief summary of breast cancer treatments and their potential sexual side effects. The remedies which are available at this ti...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of sex & marital therapy 1992-03, Vol.18 (1), p.3-19
1. Verfasser:	Kaplan, Helen Singer
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects Biological and medical sciences Breast Neoplasms - complications Breast Neoplasms - psychology Breast Neoplasms - therapy Cancer Female Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Humans Mastectomy - adverse effects Mastectomy - psychology Menopause Miscellaneous Psychology and medicine Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychology. Psychophysiology Psychotherapy Sex Counseling Sexual Behavior Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological - etiology Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological - psychology Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological - therapy Sexual Intercourse Treatment Methods
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Zusammenfassung:	All current treatments for breast cancer can result in serious sexual impairments, but this important aspect of cancer care has been largely neglected. This paper contains a brief summary of breast cancer treatments and their potential sexual side effects. The remedies which are available at this time are also discussed. This material is presented to encourage professionals to become more aware of and more attentive to the sexual needs of their cancer patients.
ISSN:	0092-623X 1521-0715
DOI:	10.1080/00926239208404354