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SynthesisSupportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer2025

Sexual health of patients with lung cancer: a systematic review.

Louise Zanni, Léonor Fasse, Jessica Letot, Marie-Noëlle Fromage, Cécile Flahault

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Synthesis in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Louise ZanniLaboratoire de Psychopathologie Et Processus de Santé, Université Paris Cité, 71, Avenue Édouard-Vaillant, 92100, Boulogne-Billancourt, France. louise.zanni@etu.u-paris.fr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-7696-2307
Léonor FasseLaboratoire de Psychopathologie Et Processus de Santé, Université Paris Cité, 71, Avenue Édouard-Vaillant, 92100, Boulogne-Billancourt, France.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1365-0566
Jessica LetotLaboratoire de Psychopathologie Et Processus de Santé, Université Paris Cité, 71, Avenue Édouard-Vaillant, 92100, Boulogne-Billancourt, France.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0002-1615-0372
Marie-Noëlle FromageLaboratoire de Psychopathologie Et Processus de Santé, Université Paris Cité, 71, Avenue Édouard-Vaillant, 92100, Boulogne-Billancourt, France.
Cécile FlahaultLaboratoire de Psychopathologie Et Processus de Santé, Université Paris Cité, 71, Avenue Édouard-Vaillant, 92100, Boulogne-Billancourt, France.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7930-205X

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposePatients with lung cancer, the world's second most common cancer, often face significant concerns regarding their sexual health, which is crucial to their quality of life but frequently overlooked in treatment and research. This systematic review aimed to assess the current literature on the impact of lung cancer on sexual health.

methodsFrom 1058 articles identified in our database, 10 met our criteria for inclusion, focusing specifically on sexual health in lung cancer, and reporting findings from 9 distinct studies. Information relevant to our research question was extracted using the PRISMA method, and the articles were evaluated with the Crowe Critical Appraisal Tool (CCAT). This review has been registered with PROSPERO (n° CRD42023469593).

resultsOur findings indicate that lung cancer significantly impairs patients' sexual health across several domains, including sexual function, sexual satisfaction, and communication about sexual issues. Notably, the existing literature predominantly addresses the experiences of young, male, heterosexual patients and couples. The influence of age, gender, treatments, and mood disorders is discussed.

conclusionThe reviewed studies underscore the necessity for healthcare professionals to initiate conversations about sexuality with patients with lung cancer at various stages of their treatment. This study shows that lung cancer and its treatment have a significant impact on patients' sexual health and overall quality of life, as is the case for other cancers.

Indexed as

Lung NeoplasmsSexual BehaviorSexual HealthFemaleHumansMaleQuality of LifeSexual Dysfunction, PhysiologicalBody imageLung cancerMood disordersSexual healthSystematic review

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PMID41060455

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