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.