医学
人类性学
雄激素剥夺疗法
前列腺癌
性功能
生活质量(医疗保健)
放射治疗
人口
性功能障碍
妇科
癌症
肿瘤科
心理治疗师
内科学
护理部
心理学
性别研究
环境卫生
社会学
标识
DOI:10.1200/jco.2012.41.8509
摘要
There are more than 2 million prostate cancer survivors in the United States. Primary therapy with surgery or radiation results in permanent changes in sexual function. More than half of these men are subsequently treated with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) at some point. The addition of ADT further compromises sexuality, intimacy, and a couple's relationship. This review will highlight the challenges faced by patients and couples and reveal the tremendous need for better education of physicians, patients, and couples as well as for more research in sexuality and intimacy with the goal of improving quality of life for this large population of survivors. Suggestions for clinicians to better help patients and their partners regarding sexuality and intimacy are offered.
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