Drs Ann H. Partridge and Karen M. Winkfield discuss cancer survivorship, sexual health and wellness, and the importance of approaching this conversation with all patients and linking them to care.
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Resources
Cancer Survivorship Guidelines https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2500027-overview
Sexual Health and Cancer: What Providers Need to Know https://www.cancertherapyadvisor.com/home/cancer-topics/general-oncology/sexual-health-cancer-what-providers-need-to-know/2/
Vaginal Cuff Brachytherapy for Endometrial Cancer: A Review of Major Clinical Trials With a Focus on Fractionation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35256417/
Sexual Health Toxicity in Cancer Survivors: Is There a Gender Disparity in Physician Evaluation and Intervention? https://www.redjournal.org/article/S0360-3016(20)32291-4/fulltext
Vaginal Dilator Use to Promote Sexual Wellbeing After Radiotherapy in Gynecological Cancer Survivors https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35089231/
Sexuality After Cancer as an Unmet Need: Addressing Disparities, Achieving Equality https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35658499/
Health Outcomes of Sexual and Gender Minorities After Cancer: A Systematic Review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34154645/
Sexual Health Care in Cancer Patients: A Survey of Healthcare Providers' Knowledge, Attitudes and Barriers https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32786162/
Aromatase Inhibitors https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557856/
The Lack of Sexual Health Education in Medical Training Leaves Students and Residents Feeling Unprepared https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34711518/
Living Beyond Breast Cancer https://www.lbbc.org
Sexuality and Intimacy After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Qgpksg154
3 Black Docs https://www.3blackdocs.com/