ArticleJournal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education2018
Qualitative Exploration of Sexual Health Among Diverse Breast Cancer Survivors.
Article in Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06121258 (Sexual Health and Breast Cancer), which is not on this map. Cited by 14 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Sexual Health and Breast Cancer: Developing Appropriate Education for Women Going Through Treatment
Who cites it
14 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 31 citations in OpenAlex.
- Psychosocial experiences of breast cancer survivors: a meta-review.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2024Pooled it
- Sexual Health Care of Women Cancer Survivors Among Minority Groups: A Pilot Study.Oncology nursing forum · 2026Article
- Navigating sexual challenges in couples post breast cancer treatment: a qualitative study.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Developing a patient-centered educational video series on sexual health for women with breast cancer.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2025Article
- Men in Marital Relationships with Women Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment: A Qualitative Study.International journal of sexual health : official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health · 2024Article
- Sexual and reproductive health while living with rheumatoid arthritis: The impact of the disease stage on patient perspectives.PloS one · 2024Article
- Point-of-care assessment of sexual concerns among young adult oncology active patients and survivors.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2023Article
- Point of Care Assessment of Sexual Concerns among AYA Oncology Active Patients and Survivors.Research square · 2023Article
- The sexuality experience of stoma patients: a meta-ethnography of qualitative research.BMC health services research · 2023Article
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- Patients' perceived barriers to discussing sexual health with breast cancer healthcare providers.Psycho-oncology · 2020Article
- Sexual Dysfunction in Females after Cancer Treatment: an Unresolved IssueAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2017Article
- Sexuality after breast cancer treatment: An experience of asymmetry.Women's health (London, England)Article
- Care for breast cancer survivors in Asian countries: A review of sexual dysfunction.Women's health (London, England)Review
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Abstract
Although the physical and emotional impact of surgical removal of partial or complete removal of the breast as well as effects of breast cancer treatment on the individual have been well documented, little research is available on sexuality and sexual health of breast cancer survivors in a relationship context. Sexual health concerns of breast cancer survivors remain an unmet need for many. The present study consisted of qualitative interviews with 135 racially diverse, female breast cancer survivors who completed treatment to better understand their perspectives on sexual health and management of sexual problems in their potential and existing relationships after breast cancer. Key thematic findings include that breast cancer survivors have to (1) adapt to the physical and emotional traumas of breast cancer surgery and treatment, (2) navigate complicated sexual communications with potential and existing partners, and (3) negotiate intimacy and closeness without sexual intercourse with existing partners. This study demonstrates the need for healthcare providers to discuss sexual health after breast cancer with all of their patients as it is a concern that faces single and partnered breast cancer survivors months and years after treatment.
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