The course of sexual interest and enjoyment in head and neck cancer patients treated with primary (chemo)radiotherapy

Sexual issues are often reported in patients with cancer [1] and include changes in sexual function (e.g., decreased sexual desire and arousal, vaginal dryness, erectile and orgasm dysfunctions) and changes in sexual activity. Sexual issues can lead to significant distress and have a negative effect on well-being [2,3] and health-related quality of life [4,5] of cancer patients. So far, most research on cancer and sexuality has been performed in patients with breast, prostate, or gynecological cancer, who, given the tumor site, are at high risk for developing sexual issues during and/or after treatment.

Source: Oral Oncology - June 22, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: H.C. Melissant, F. Jansen, L.E.R. Schutte, B.I. Lissenberg-Witte, J. Buter, C.R. Leemans, M.A. Sprangers, M.R. Vergeer, E.T.M. Laan, I.M. Verdonck-de Leeuw Source Type: research