Sexual dysfunction in cancer patients: a review.
Articles > Article · 2014
Authors: Burcu ÇAKAR, B Karaca, R Uslu
Journal of B.U.ON. : official journal of the Balkan Union of Oncology, International, 2014, vol 18, pp 818-23
Summary
Cancer is a life-threatening disease despite the advanced therapeutic strategies now available. A common problem is that physicians and patients tend to concentrate on intensive medical treatment options and underestimate the treatment-related adverse effects. In this review, we summarize one of these adverse effects in cancer patients; sexual dysfunction (SD). In addition, current therapeutic choices with optimal doses and patient selection strategies are defined. All patients should be informed about problems associated with therapy-related SD and must be guided toward the most appropriate therapeutic options before starting treatment.