ArticleJournal of cancer survivorship : research and practice2018
Sexual function in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors-a population-based study.
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22 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 41 citations in OpenAlex.
- Sexual health outcomes among adolescent and young adult cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.JNCI cancer spectrum · 2023Pooled it
- Sexual health-related care needs among young adult cancer patients and survivors: a systematic literature review.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2022Pooled it
- A randomized feasibility trial of Managing Your Health: a self-management and peer mentoring intervention for young adult survivors of childhood cancer.Journal of pediatric psychology · 2025Trial
- "I never thought to bring them up to the doctor": examining symptom appraisal, help-seeking behaviors, and diagnostic delays among young adults with cancer.Cancer causes & control : CCC · 2026Article
- Prevalence and Associated Factors of Erectile Dysfunction in Japanese Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Male Cancer Survivors.International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association · 2026Article
- Charting paths to sexual well-being: a comprehensive research agenda for fostering sexual health in Europe and beyond.International journal of impotence research · 2026Review
- Exploration of the relevance and comprehensibility of the European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer Sexual Health Questionnaire among Danish young adults aged 18-39: a national cross-sectional study.Journal of patient-reported outcomes · 2025Article
- Exploring how attachment insecurities mediate the link between sexual and partnership satisfaction in adolescents and young adults with cancer.Acta oncologica (Stockholm, Sweden) · 2025Article
- Fear, coping and support- from the perspective of children aged 10-17-year old having acute lymphoblastic leukemia.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2024Article
- Feasibility and Clinical Utility of Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System-29 in a Newly Established Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Program.Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology · 2024Article
- Research progress on sexual functioning and associated factors in childhood cancer survivors: a scoping review.EClinicalMedicine · 2024Article
- Sexuality, intimacy, and body image among adolescents and young adults with cancer: a qualitative, explorative study.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2024Article
- Sexual Health Outcomes of Adolescent and Young Adult Colorectal Cancer Survivors and Their Partners: Protocol of a Dyadic Mixed Methods Study.JMIR research protocols · 2023Article
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- Visualizing the Invisible-The Needs and Wishes of Childhood Cancer Survivors for Digitally Mediated Emotional Peer Support.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2022Article
- Discussing Sexual Health with Adolescent and Young Adults with Cancer: a Qualitative Study Among Healthcare Providers.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2022Article
- A survey of ovarian reserve and quality of life in female survivors of pediatric cancer.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2022Article
- Inclusion of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Adolescent and Young Adult Phase III Therapeutic Trials: An Analysis of Cancer Clinical Trials Registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.Value in health : the journal of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research · 2021Article
- Sexual health among adolescent and young adult cancer survivors: A scoping review from the Children's Oncology Group Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Discipline Committee.CA: a cancer journal for clinicians · 2021Article
- The Needs and Experiences of Post-Treatment Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors.Journal of clinical medicine · 2020Article
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Abstract
purposePrevious research has established that treatments for cancer can result in short- and long-term effects on sexual function in adult cancer patients. The purpose was to investigate patient-reported physical and psychosexual complications in adolescents and young adults after they have undergone treatment for cancer.
methodsIn this population-based study, a study-specific questionnaire was developed by a method used in several previous investigations carried out by our research group, Clinical Cancer Epidemiology. The questionnaire was developed in collaboration with adolescent and young adult cancer survivors (15-29 years) and validated by professionals from oncology units, midwives, epidemiologists, and statisticians. The topics covered in the questionnaire were psychosocial health, body image, sexuality, fertility, education, work, and leisure. The web-based questionnaire was sent to adolescent and young adult cancer survivors and matched controls in Sweden.
resultsIn this study, adolescent and young adult cancer survivors (15-29 years) showed low satisfaction regarding sexual function compared to controls (P < 0.01). Female adolescent and young adult cancer survivors had a statistically significant lower frequency of orgasm during sexual activity than the controls (P < 0.01). Male adolescent and young adult cancer survivors had statistically significant lower sexual desire than the controls (P = 0.04).
conclusionsWe found that adolescent and young adult cancer survivors perceived themselves as being less satisfied with their sexual function than matched population-based controls. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors need psychological rehabilitation support from the health care profession during and after cancer treatment to help them to reduce their reported poor sexual function to enhance a good sexual quality of life.
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