ArticleThe journal of sexual medicine2013
Impact of prostate cancer on sexual relationships: a longitudinal perspective on intimate partners' experiences.
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- Couple Counseling and Pelvic Floor Muscle Training for Men Operated for Prostate Cancer and for Their Female Partners: Results From the Randomized ProCan Trial.Sexual medicine · 2021Article
- A comparison of general, genitourinary, bowel, and sexual quality of life among long term survivors of prostate, bladder, colorectal, and lung cancer.Journal of geriatric oncology · 2021Article
- Clinic Utilization and Characteristics of Patients Accessing a Prostate Cancer Supportive Care Program's Sexual Rehabilitation Clinic.Journal of clinical medicine · 2020Article
- Relationship intimacy processes during treatment for couple-focused interventions for prostate cancer patients and their spouses.Journal of psychosocial oncology research and practice · 2019Article
- Interpersonal processes and intimacy among men with localized prostate cancer and their partners.Journal of family psychology : JFP : journal of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association (Division 43) · 2018Article
- Comparison of the lived experiences of family caregivers of patients with dementia and of patients with cancer in Indonesia.International psychogeriatrics · 2018Article
- Predictors of Patient and Partner Satisfaction Following Radical Prostatectomy.Sexual medicine reviews · 2018Review
- Erection rehabilitation following prostatectomy--current strategies and future directions.Nature reviews. Urology · 2016Review
- Evolution of a CDC Public Health Research Agenda for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer.American journal of preventive medicine · 2015Article
- Psychosocial perspectives on sexual recovery after prostate cancer treatment.Nature reviews. Urology · 2015Review
- Factors that influence patient preferences for prostate cancer management options: A systematic review.Patient preference and adherence · 2015Review
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Abstract
introductionIn this prospective study of localized prostate cancer patients and their partners, we analyzed how partner issues evolve over time, focusing on satisfaction with care, influence of cancer treatment, and its impact on relationship with patient, cancer worry, and personal activities.
aimsOur study aims were twofold: (i) to determine whether the impact of treatment on patients and partners moderate over time and (ii) if receiving surgery (i.e., radical prostatectomy) influences partner issues more than other treatments.
methodsPatients newly diagnosed with localized prostate cancer and their female partners were recruited from three states to complete surveys by mail at three time points over 12 months.
main outcome measuresThe four primary outcomes assessed in the partner analysis included satisfaction with treatment, cancer worry, and the influence of cancer and its treatment on their relationship (both general relationship and sexual relationship).
resultsThis analysis included 88 patient-partner pairs. At 6 months, partners reported that cancer had a negative impact on their sexual relationship (39%--somewhat negative and 12%--very negative). At 12 months, this proportion increased substantially (42%--somewhat negative and 29%--very negative). Partners were significantly more likely to report that their sexual relationship was worse when the patient reported having surgery (P = 0.0045, odds ratio = 9.8025, 95% confidence interval 2.076-46.296). A minority of partners reported significant negative impacts in other areas involving their personal activities (16% at 6 months and 25% at 12 months) or work life (6% at 6 months, which increased to 12% at 12 months).
conclusionFrom partners' perspectives, prostate cancer therapy has negative impact on sexual relationships and appears to worsen over time.
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