Love and Intimacy with Cancer - Through Diagnosis, Treatment, and Survivorship

Explore the impact of cancer on women's intimate relationships in this 53-minute lecture from Stanford University. Delve into the research surrounding sexuality and cancer, examining how diagnosis and treatments like chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and radiation affect emotional and physical intimacy. Learn about the classification of sexual dysfunction in cancer survivors, long-term effects on gynecological cancer patients, and the importance of connectedness for survival. Discover various treatment strategies, including vaginal moisturizers, dilators, estrogen, lubricants, psychotherapy, pelvic floor muscle training, and prescription pharmacology. Gain practical advice for patients and partners using the "4 C's" approach to navigate love and intimacy throughout the cancer journey, from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship.

Intro
Why does this issue matter? Cancer survivors are increasing in number and living longer
Survivorship
Patient stories - Sex and Cancer
Sexual dysfunction in cancer survivors
Sexual Dysfunction: Classification
What are the issues leading to sexual dysfunction in Gyn cancer
Sexual Dysfunction and Gyn Cancer - Long term effects
Stress and Intimate Relationships
Connectedness and Survival
Marital/spousal relationships
Treatment Strategies: Vaginal moisturizers and dilators
Treatment Strategies: Vaginal Estrogen
Treatment Strategies: Sexual Comfort - Lubricants
Treatment Strategies: Psychotherapeutic
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training
Prescription Pharmacology
Flibanserin
Treatment Strategies: Testosterone
4 "C"s for Patients and Partners: Practical Advice