Trial reportThe journal of sexual medicine2013
Psychological correlates of sexual dysfunction in female rectal and anal cancer survivors: analysis of baseline intervention data.
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- Pelvic floor rehabilitation in cancer survivorship: an umbrella review.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2026Pooled it
- Non-gastrointestinal symptom burden following colorectal cancer treatment-a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Pooled it
- American Cancer Society Colorectal Cancer Survivorship Care Guidelines.CA: a cancer journal for cliniciansGuideline
- The sexual health of female rectal and anal cancer survivors: results of a pilot randomized psycho-educational intervention trial.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2016Trial
- Barriers to recruitment in psycho-oncology: unique challenges in conducting research focusing on sexual health in female survivorship.Psycho-oncology · 2014Trial
- Multi-Disciplinary Management in Rectal Cancer Survivorship: A Clinical Practice Review.Journal of gastrointestinal cancer · 2023Review
- Sexual Health and Psychological Well-Being of Women: A Systematic Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Sexual function remains persistently low in women after treatment for colorectal cancer and anal squamous cell carcinoma.The journal of sexual medicine · 2023Article
- Sexual function and disease progression in women with advanced cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Article
- Patient interest in the Lowdown on Down There: attendance at a vulvovaginal and sexual health workshop post-cancer treatment.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2020Article
- Sexual Function in Women with Colorectal/Anal Cancer.Sexual medicine reviews · 2019Review
- Sexual quality of life, body image distress, and psychosocial outcomes in colorectal cancer: a longitudinal study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2018Article
- Depressive Symptoms and Quality of Life Among Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: Impact of Gender and Latino Culture.Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology · 2018Article
- Facilitating psychosexual adjustment for women undergoing pelvic radiotherapy: pilot of a novel patient psycho-educational resource.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2016Article
- Sexual Function and Health-Related Quality of Life in Long-Term Rectal Cancer Survivors.The journal of sexual medicine · 2016Article
- Investigation of body image as a mediator of the effects of bowel and GI symptoms on psychological distress in female survivors of rectal and anal cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2016Article
- Body image and sexual function in women after treatment for anal and rectal cancer.Psycho-oncology · 2016Article
- Baseline characteristics and concerns of female cancer patients/survivors seeking treatment at a Female Sexual Medicine Program.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2015Article
- Pelvic radiotherapy and sexual function in women.Translational andrology and urology · 2015Review
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Abstract
introductionSexual dysfunction represents a complex and multifactorial construct that can affect both men and women and has been noted to often deteriorate significantly after treatment for rectal and anal cancer. Despite this, it remains an understudied, underreported, and undertreated issue in the field of cancer survivorship.
aimThis study examined the characteristics of women enrolled in an intervention trial to treat sexual dysfunction, and explored the relationship between sexual functioning and psychological well-being.
methodsThere were 70 female posttreatment anal or rectal cancer survivors assessed as part of the current study. Participants were enrolled in a randomized intervention trial to treat sexual dysfunction and completed outcome measures prior to randomization. MAIN OUTCOMES MEASURES: The main outcome measures are quality of life (QOL) (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality of Life Questionnaire [EORTC-QLQ-C30] and Colorectal Cancer-Specific Module [QLQ-CR38]), sexual functioning (Female Sexual Functioning Index), and psychological well-being (Brief Symptom Inventory Depression/Anxiety, Impact of Events Scale-Revised, CR-38 Body Image).
resultsWomen enrolled in the study intervention were on average 55 years old, predominantly Caucasian (79%), married (57%), and a median of 4 years postprimary treatment. For those reporting sexual activity at baseline (N=41), sexual dysfunction was associated with a range of specific measures of psychological well-being, all in the hypothesized direction. The Sexual/Relationship Satisfaction subscale was associated with all measures of psychological well-being (r=-0.45 to -0.70, all P<0.01). Body image, anxiety, and cancer-specific posttraumatic distress were notable in their association with subscales of sexual functioning, while a global QOL measure was largely unrelated.
conclusionsFor sexually active female rectal and anal cancer survivors enrolled in a sexual health intervention, sexual dysfunction was significantly and consistently associated with specific measures of psychological well-being, most notably Sexual/Relationship Satisfaction. These results suggest that sexual functioning may require focused assessment by providers, beyond broad QOL assessments, and that attention to Sexual/Relationship Satisfaction may be critical in the development and implementation of interventions for this cohort of patients.
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