Sexual dysfunction in cancer patients: a review
Makaleler > Derleme · 2013
Yazarlar: Burcu ÇAKAR, Betül KARACA, RÜÇHAN USLU
JOURNAL OF BUON, SCI Expanded İndekslerine Giren Dergi, Uluslararası, 2013, cilt 18, ss 818-823
Özet
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.