Journal of Surgical Oncology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
129(6), P. 1034 - 1040
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
Abstract
Purpose
Sexual
health
concerns
are
common
in
breast
cancer
surgery
but
often
overlooked.
Yet,
patients
want
more
sexual
information
from
their
providers.
We
aimed
to
share
ways
for
providers
address
with
at
different
stages
of
the
treatment
process.
Methods
Experts
treatments,
surgeries,
and
Memorial
Sloan
Kettering
Cancer
Center
assembled
review
literature
develop
recommendations.
Results
Providers
should
provide
throughout
continuum
care.
Conversations
be
initiated
by
can
brief
informative.
Whenever
appropriate,
referred
Medicine
experts
and/or
psychosocial
support.
There
various
recommendations
tools
that
utilized
diagnosis,
endocrine
chemotherapy,
identify
improve
functioning.
Conclusion
In
this
paper,
we
sought
some
insights,
suggestions,
concerns.
encourage
healthcare
initiate
conversation
care
beginning
as
early
diagnosis
refer
additional
services
if
available.
European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
300, P. 69 - 123
Published: June 21, 2024
Recommendations
are
graded
as
per
the
Royal
College
of
Obstetricians
and
Gynaecologists
document,
Clinical
Governance
Advice
No.
1:
Guidance
for
Development
RCOG
Green-top
Guidelines,
available
on
website
at
(see
Supplementary
Tables
1
2
below
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evidence
based
formal
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within
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given
in
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This
guideline
is
healthcare
professionals
who
care
women,
non-binary
trans
people
with
different
types
tubo-ovarian
cancer.
Within
this
document
we
use
terms
woman
women's
health.
However,
it
important
to
acknowledge
that
not
only
women
whom
necessary
access
health
reproductive
services
order
maintain
their
gynaecological
wellbeing.
Gynaecological
delivery
must
therefore
be
appropriate,
inclusive
sensitive
needs
those
individuals
whose
gender
identity
does
align
sex
they
were
assigned
birth
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below:•Chair,
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council
guidelines
committee
(GC)
nominated
a
lead
each
topic;•Lead
then
identified
team
called
(GT)
develop
1st
draft;•1st
draft
was
submitted
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approved
recommended
changes;•Changes
accepted
by
GT
produced
guidelines;•2nd
members
officers;•Council
officers
2nd
GC
GT;•3rd
sent
BGCS
membership,
national
international
peer
review
public
consultation,
including
relevant
charities
patient
support
groups;•GT
made
changes
comments;•Final
officers.
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age
population
diagnosis
has
resulted
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years
75–79
years.
rates
have
been
falling
over
past
decade,
greatest
fall
being
seen
60
69-year-old
population,
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2001–3,
46.7/100,000
2016–18.
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clear
differences
deprivation
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nearly
half
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deaths
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(2017–19).
Mortality
decreased
23
%
five
decades,
accelerated
few
now
12.2/100,000
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4142
(2017–19),
projected
even
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factors
contribute
landscape,
example
increasing
contraception
use,
risk-reducing
surgery
evolving
treatment
options;
these
will
discussed
subsequent
chapters.
There
great
need
accurate
Registry
data,
without
which
would
possible
explore
understand
trends
exemplified
BGCS,
Target
Action
NCRAS
Audit
Feasibility
Pilot
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currently
no
role
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considered
low
or
level
(Grade
A)
surveillance
high
shown
good
performance
characteristics
significant
downstaging.
there
information
demonstrating
benefit.
Although
an
alternative
may
potential
considering
four-monthly
using
longitudinal
biomarker
algorithm,
interim
management
strategy
delaying
surgery,
following
careful
counselling.
C)
Women
carry
pathogenic
likely
variant
moderate
susceptibility
gene
(BRCA1,
BRCA2,
RAD51C,
RAD51D,
BRIP1,
PALB2)
should
offered
informed
counselling
bilateral
salpingo-oophorectomy
(RRSO)
prevention,
once
family
complete.
Lynch
syndrome
form
total
hysterectomy
reduce
endometrial
timing
individualised,
gene-specific
risk,
Risk-reducing
early
salpingectomy
delayed
oophorectomy
(RRESDO)
two-stage
surgical
prevention
procedure
increased
undertaken
context
research
trial.
equal
above
4–5
can
reducing
(RRSO).
B)
All
reviewed
specialist,
multidisciplinary
team,
discuss
surgery.
A
SEE-FIM
protocol
used
histopathological
undergoing
RRSO.
diagnosed
STIC
invasive
histology
referred
specialist
MDT
consideration
options.
If
isolated
alone,
cytology
negative
imaging
normal,
completion
strongly
advised.
For
prophylactic
oophorectomy,
HRT,
consultation
joint
BGCS/British
Menopause
Society
recommended.
personal
history
breast
(or
contra-indications
HRT)
undergo
leads
iatrogenic
menopause
HRT
till
average
natural
menopause.
Maintaining
compliance
minimise
detrimental
consequences
premature
B).
usually
contraindicated
avoided
ER
+
PR
Some
(e.g.
BRIP1/Lynch
syndrome).
beyond
governed
same
principles
population-based
risk.
C).
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time
intra-abdominal
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studies
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1Cancer
genes,
risks,
surgery.GeneOvarian
(CI)Breast
riskEndometrial
riskRecommended
surgeryAge
(years)EvidenceReference(s)HBOC
HOCBRCA1High
44
(36–53
%)HighRRSO≥35-40Strong26Kuchenbaecker
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Breast,
Ovarian,
Contralateral
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ScholarBRCA2High
17
(11–25
%)HighRRSO≥40Strong26Kuchenbaecker
ScholarPALB2Moderate∼5%
(2–10
%)HighRRSO>45–50Moderate27Yang
Doroszuk
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Allen
Decker
B.
al.Cancer
Risks
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International
524
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ScholarRAD51CModerate-
High
11
(6–21
%)ModerateRRSO>45Strong28Yang
Engel
Hahnen
Auber
Variants
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RAD51D.J
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112:
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ScholarRAD51DModerate-
13
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High11%
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%)HighRRSO
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17.4
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ScholarMSH6Moderate-
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%)ModerateHysterectomy
only*>45–50Moderate34Moller
ScholarFamily
risk>4–5
%LowLowRRSO≥50Strong
/
Moderate23Jervis
24Sutcliffe
ScholarHBOC:
cancer;
HOC;
RRSO:
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salpingo
PMS2
BSO
post-menopausal
after
pros
cons
if
menopause.#Risks
ATM
its
own
lie
current
thresholds
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Family
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making.
Cases
greater
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deletion
result
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but
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type
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individual
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cacner
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where
complex
difficult,
advice
expertise
like
geneticist
gynaecologist/gynae-oncologist
special
interest
sought.
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table
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risks.
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cancer
care
is
sexuality.
Sexuality
inherently
a
human
trait,
this
does
not
cease
to
be
true
after
diagnosis.
Multiple
domains
comprise
sexuality,
all
are
at
risk
from
its
treatment.
Despite
the
importance
sexual
health,
it
still
represents
an
unmet
need
in
United
States
internationally.
The
disparities
meeting
health
needs
women
with
extend
beyond
issues
related
genitourinary
symptoms
menopause
pleasure;
we
propose
that
extends
toward
gender
minorities.
Therefore,
focus
on
delivery
for
people
emphasis
women,
low-
middle-
income
countries,
marginalized
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(22), P. 6723 - 6723
Published: Nov. 14, 2022
Breast
cancer
is
the
most
common
in
women.
The
life
expectancy
after
a
breast
diagnosis
improving
steadily,
leaving
many
more
persons
with
long-term
consequences
of
treatment.
Sexual
problems
are
concern
for
survivors
yet
remain
overlooked
both
clinical
setting
and
research
literature.
Factors
that
contribute
to
sexual
health
concerns
biopsychosocial,
as
barriers
addressing
treating
these
concerns.
needs
treatment
may
vary
by
anatomy
gender.
Multidisciplinary
management
comprise
lifestyle
modifications,
medications,
aids
such
vibrators,
counseling,
referrals
pelvic
physical
therapy
specialty
care.
In
this
article,
we
review
contributing
factors,
screening,
difficulties
cisgender
female
survivors.
More
information
needed
better
address
whose
sexual/gender
identity
differs
from
Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 11, 2024
Sexual
health
problems
are
prevalent
among
women
affected
by
gynecologic
or
breast
cancer.
It
is
important
to
understand
the
effects
cancer
treatment
can
have
on
sexual
and
tools
necessary
identify
treat
problems.
This
Clinical
Expert
Series
discusses
practical
methods
for
routinely
screening
dysfunction
reviews
options
We
review
limitations
of
current
literature
in
addressing
sexually
gender
minoritized
communities.
Finally,
we
discuss
appropriate
timing
referrals
experts,
physical
therapists,
sex
therapists.
Multiple
resources
available
both
patients
clinicians
included.
Cancers,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 63 - 63
Published: Dec. 23, 2021
Women
who
are
diagnosed
and
treated
for
vulvar
cancer
at
higher
risk
of
psychological
distress,
sexual
dysfunction
dissatisfaction
with
partner
relationships.
The
aim
this
article
is
to
provide
a
review
the
psychological,
relational
issues
experienced
by
women
in
order
highlight
importance
issue
improve
quality
care
offered
these
patients.
A
literature
was
performed
using
PubMed,
CINAHL,
PsycINFO,
Cochrane
Library.
results
presented
as
narrative
synthesis
massive
impact
cancer:
depressive
anxiety
symptoms
were
more
frequent
women,
may
have
negative
effect
on
sexuality
from
physical,
behavioural
point
view.
Factors
that
negatively
affect
women's
lives
shame,
insecurity
or
difficulties
self-care
daily
activities.
This
highlights
psychosocial
psychosexual
faced
cancer,
although
studies
needed
better
investigate
field
interest
identify
strategies
relieve
their
distress.
Care
providers
should
implement
an
integrated
model
help
recognise
address
unmet
needs.
Journal of Clinical Oncology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
42(6), P. 717 - 724
Published: Oct. 19, 2023
Sexual
health
(SH),
an
integral
aspect
of
overall
and
quality
life,
can
be
negatively
affected
by
cancer
treatment.
SH
is
influenced
biological,
psychological,
social,
cultural
factors,
and,
for
adolescents
young
adults
(AYAs),
developmental
factors.
The
AYA
population
(age
15-39
years)
diverse
in
terms
psychosexual
development,
interpersonal
relationships,
varying
levels
independence,
resulting
unique
needs
this
population.
AYAs
with
are
particularly
vulnerable
to
unmet
related
contraception
infection
prevention,
sexual
function,
body
image,
romantic/sexual
relationships.
dysfunction
during
after
treatment
reported
30%-100%
survivors.
Clinical
guidelines
recommend
discussing
screening
but
currently
lack
specifics
regarding
interventions
strategies
incorporating
into
clinical
care.
Research
priorities
include
improved
provider-AYA
communication
SH,
standardization
measures
tools,
infrastructure
support
the
across
pediatric
adult
environments,
engagement
gender
minority
research.
As
field
evolves,
need
tailored
that
address
multidimensional
aspects
SH.
ESMO Open,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(2), P. 102236 - 102236
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
•Sexual
concerns
are
frequent
at
BC
diagnosis
and
seem
to
increase
or
persist
in
the
after-treatment
period.•Less
than
50%
of
patients
with
reported
sexual
consulted
proper
supportive
care
specialists.•This
large
longitudinal
cohort
study
helps
identify
that
more
likely
report
persistent
concerns.•A
proactive
evaluation
management
health
must
exist
across
continuum.
BackgroundSexual
a
major
unaddressed
need
among
survivors
breast
cancer
(BC)
significant
negative
effects
on
quality
life.
We
longitudinally
analyzed
over
time,
using
patient-reported
outcomes.MethodsPatients
stage
I-III
prospectively
included
from
CANcer
TOxicity
(CANTO)
provided
data
diagnosis,
then
1,
2,
4
years
afterward.
Sexual
outcomes
poor
body
image
(score
≤91/100),
functioning
(≤16/100),
enjoyment
(≤66/100),
inactivity
(EORTC
QLQ-B23).
Multivariate
generalized
estimating
equation
models
assessed
associations
after
adjusting
for
age,
sociodemographic,
tumor,
treatment,
clinical
characteristics.ResultsNearly
78.1%
7895
least
one
concern
between
years'
follow-up.
Over
proportion
reporting
either
increased
remained
constant
diagnosis.
Less
half
(46%,
range
11.4-57)
use
strategies,
including
gynecological
psychological
consultations
(range
11.4-57.4).
Factors
consistently
associated
up
already
same
[odds
ratio
(OR)poor
3.48
[95%
confidence
interval
(CI)
3.11-3.89];
ORsexual
9.94
(95%
CI
8.84-11.18),
ORpoor
function
9.75
8.67-10.95),
3.96
3.34-4.69)],
endocrine
therapy
[ORpoor
1.15
1.01-1.31);
1.19
1.02-1.39),
1.17
1.01-1.37),
1.23
1.00-1.53)],
depression
2.00
1.72-2.34);
1.66
1.40-1.97),
1.69
1.43-2.00),
1.94
1.50-2.51)].
Outcome-specific
were
also
identified.ConclusionsSexual
frequent,
persistent,
insufficiently
addressed.
Pretreatment
concerns,
therapy,
emotional
distress
commonly
factors.
A
continuum
is
needed,
promptly
suitable
multidisciplinary
counseling,
referral,
interventions.
outcomes.
Patients
characteristics.
Nearly
identified.