Evaluation of the sexual quality of life and sexual function of cervical cancer survivors after cancer treatment: a retrospective trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaotong Wu ◽  
Lingying Wu ◽  
Jinsong Han ◽  
Yumei Wu ◽  
Tingting Cao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Sexual Quality Of Life ◽  
After Cancer

scholarly journals Fertility Preservation and Sexual Health After Cancer Therapy

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 643-651 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nigel Pereira ◽  
Glenn L. Schattman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Fertility Preservation ◽  
Cancer Treatments ◽  
Life Issues ◽  
After Cancer

Recent developments in cancer diagnostics and treatments have considerably improved long-term survival rates. Despite improvements in chemotherapy regimens, more focused radiotherapy and diverse surgical options, cancer treatments often have gonadotoxic side-effects that can manifest as loss of fertility or sexual dysfunction, particularly in young cancer survivors. In this review, we focus on two pertinent quality-of-life issues in female cancer survivors of reproductive age—fertility preservation and sexual function. Fertility preservation encompasses all clinical and laboratory efforts to preserve a woman’s chance to achieve future genetic motherhood. These efforts range from well-established protocols such as ovarian stimulation with cryopreservation of embryos or oocytes, to nascent clinical trials involving cryopreservation and re-implantation of ovarian tissue. Therefore, fertility preservation strategies are individualized to the cancer diagnosis, time interval until initiation of treatments must begin, prognosis, pubertal status, and maturity level of patient. Some patients choose not to pursue fertility preservation, and the conversation then centers around other quality of life issues. Not all cancer treatments cause loss of fertility; however, most treatments can directly impact the physical and psychosocial aspects of sexual function. Cancer treatment is also associated with fear, anxiety, and depression, which can further decrease sexual desire, function, and frequency. Sexual dysfunction after cancer treatment is generally ascertained by compassionate inquiry. Strategies to promote sexual function after cancer treatment include pelvic floor exercises, clitoral therapy devices, pharmacologic agents, as well as couples-based psychotherapeutic and psycho-educational interventions. Quality-of-life issues in young cancer survivors are often best addressed by utilizing a multidisciplinary team consisting of physicians, nurses, social workers, psychiatrists, sex educators, counselors, or therapists.

scholarly journals Comment on: Survey of cervical cancer survivors regarding quality of life and sexual function

2017 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
pp. 0
Author(s):  
ValentinaLucia La Rosa ◽  
AntonioSimone Laganà ◽  
Daniele Fanale ◽  
SalvatoreGiovanni Vitale
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Cancer Survivors

scholarly journals Enhancing Health for the Growing Number of Older Cancer Survivors: Designing Innovative Behavioral Interventions

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 649-650
Author(s):  
Heather Derry ◽  
Claire Conley ◽  
Kelly Trevino
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
User Preferences ◽  
Adult Cancer Survivors ◽  
After Cancer

Abstract By 2040, there will be an estimated 26.1 million cancer survivors in the United States, with 73% over age 65. Compared to younger survivors and those without cancer, older adult cancer survivors have an elevated comorbidity burden. Lifestyle interventions can play a key role in preventing and managing chronic health conditions and promoting quality of life during and after cancer treatment. Yet, behavioral interventions for maximizing health are under-utilized in older adults with cancer. At times, older adults may have unique needs that require tailoring to increase accessibility, optimization, and uptake of behavioral interventions. This symposium will showcase innovative approaches for enhancing health among older adult cancer survivors during and after cancer treatment. Dr. Bluethmann will discuss design considerations for using geriatric assessment in an ongoing exercise trial to manage side effects of aromatase inhibitors. Dr. Gell will present data on older survivors’ preferences regarding text messaging to support physical activity maintenance from an intervention study. Dr. Leach will discuss the use of technology to facilitate lifestyle change in older cancer survivors, presenting data on older adults’ user preferences and benefits from an eHealth tool. The discussant, Dr. Trevino, will summarize how these interventions can be leveraged to promote engagement in managing older survivors’ health and to inform next steps in intervention development. Collectively, this multidisciplinary group of speakers will provide practical information and “lessons learned” from designing behavioral and technology-based interventions, and highlight the promise that these approaches hold for improving quality of life in aging cancer survivors. Cancer and Aging Interest Group Sponsored Symposium.

scholarly journals Survey of cervical cancer survivors regarding quality of life and sexual function

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 938 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gang Yin ◽  
Wenjuan Zhou ◽  
Xiangcheng Yang ◽  
Yunyun Dai ◽  
Qihui Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Sexual Function ◽  
Cancer Survivors

Quality of life and most prevalent unmet needs of Chinese breast cancer survivors at one year after cancer treatment

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 323-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Winnie K.W. So ◽  
Ka Ming Chow ◽  
Helen Y.L. Chan ◽  
Kai Chow Choi ◽  
Rayman W.M. Wan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Unmet Needs ◽  
One Year ◽  
After Cancer

Quality of life and disparities among long-term cervical cancer survivors

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 419-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Howard P. Greenwald ◽  
Ruth McCorkle ◽  
Kathy Baumgartner ◽  
Carolyn Gotay ◽  
Anne Victoria Neale
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors

scholarly journals The Role of Physical Activity in Cancer Survivors’ Quality of Life

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tayah M. Liska ◽  
Angie Kolen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Cancer Diagnosis ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Adult Cancer Survivors

Abstract Purpose: As a result of a cancer diagnosis and treatment, many cancer survivors experience persistent physical, mental, and emotional symptoms that affect their quality of life. Physical activity has been identified as an intervention that may help to manage the side effects of a cancer diagnosis and its treatment. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of physical activity on overall quality of life in adult cancer survivors. Methods: One-on-one semi structured interviews were conducted in person or via telephone with 13 adult (≥18 yrs) cancer survivors who had completed cancer treatment. Results: These cancer survivors described their physical activity as improving their physical functioning and mental health, as a means of positive social engagement, and adding positivity to their daily life. Conclusion: These results support the role of physical activity to enhance cancer survivors’ quality of life regardless of the individuals’ treatment(s) type, duration, or time since the end of active cancer treatment. Further research is warranted to (a) expand this research with a larger sample, (b) examine healthcare providers’ knowledge and application of exercise guidelines to cancer survivors in cancer care, and (c) explore implementation strategies for greater advocacy for healthcare providers to share the exercise recommendations with cancer survivors.

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