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. 2023 Sep:70 Suppl 5:e30611.
doi: 10.1002/pbc.30611. Epub 2023 Aug 7.

Psychosexual functioning in cancer survivorship: What the pediatric oncologist needs to know

Natasha N Frederick  1 , Vicky Lehmann  2 , Astrid Ahler  3 , Kristen Carpenter  4 , Brooke Cherven  5 , James L Klosky  5 , Leena Nahata  6 , Gwendolyn P Quinn  7
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Psychosexual functioning in cancer survivorship: What the pediatric oncologist needs to know

Natasha N Frederick et al. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2023 Sep.

Abstract

Sexual health may be disrupted in adolescents and young adults (AYAs) both during and after cancer treatment, irrespective of whether they are diagnosed in childhood, adolescence, or young adulthood. Unfortunately, oncology providers often underestimate the relevance of psychosexual issues for AYAs and underprioritize sexual health throughout treatment and survivorship. The purpose of this narrative review is to provide information on (a) the etiology of psychosexual dysfunction in childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer patients and young adult survivors of childhood cancer; (b) strategies for communicating and evaluating potential sexual health issues of AYA patients/survivors; and (c) guidance for the practicing pediatric oncologist on how to address sexual health concerns with patients.

Keywords: adolescent and young adult cancer; psychosexual health; sexual dysfunction in pediatric cancer survivors; sexual health.

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