Interpersonal Sensitivity and Sexual Functioning in Young Men with Testicular Cancer: the Moderating Role of Coping

Hoyt, Michael F.; McCann, Connor M.; Savone, Mirko; Saigal, Christopher S.; Stanton, Annette L.

doi:10.1007/s12529-015-9472-4

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“…Therefore, there may be negative effects on sexual function among AYA cancer survivors who have been treated for cancer during these vulnerable years. A few studies on AYA cancer patients regarding sexual function have been conducted previously, presenting mixed findings on sexual function and satisfaction within the AYA group [9][10][11]. Most of the studies have not included a control group.…”

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Sexual function in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors—a population-based study

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Purpose Previous research has established that treatments for cancer can result in short-and long-term effects on sexual function in adult cancer patients. The purpose was to investigate patient-reported physical and psychosexual complications in adolescents and young adults after they have undergone treatment for cancer. Methods In this population-based study, a study-specific questionnaire was developed by a method used in several previous investigations carried out by our research group, Clinical Cancer Epidemiology. The questionnaire was developed in collaboration with adolescent and young adult cancer survivors (15-29 years) and validated by professionals from oncology units, midwives, epidemiologists, and statisticians. The topics covered in the questionnaire were psychosocial health, body image, sexuality, fertility, education, work, and leisure. The web-based questionnaire was sent to adolescent and young adult cancer survivors and matched controls in Sweden. Results In this study, adolescent and young adult cancer survivors (15-29 years) showed low satisfaction regarding sexual function compared to controls (P < 0.01). Female adolescent and young adult cancer survivors had a statistically significant lower frequency of orgasm during sexual activity than the controls (P < 0.01). Male adolescent and young adult cancer survivors had statistically significant lower sexual desire than the controls (P = 0.04). Conclusions We found that adolescent and young adult cancer survivors perceived themselves as being less satisfied with their sexual function than matched population-based controls. Implications for Cancer Survivors Adolescent and young adult cancer survivors need psychological rehabilitation support from the health care profession during and after cancer treatment to help them to reduce their reported poor sexual function to enhance a good sexual quality of life.

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Sexual function in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors—a population-based study

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“…The CAYA-T scale highlighted specific needs of these survivors of testicular cancer, being feasible to identify some conflicts associated with self-image, sexual functioning (confidence and sexual functioning), and emotional well-being. These findings are usually characterized by a tendency to focus on feelings of inadequacy and inferiority, introversion, behavioral inhibition, and sensitivity to rejection (Hoyt, McCann, Savone, Saigal, & Stanton, 2015). Thus, even though there is a low prevalence of symptoms of anxiety and depression, there are specific needs that should be identified and better explored, requiring careful treatment planning and special attention.…”

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Biopsychosocial needs of survivors of testicular cancer and evidence of validation of a brief scale

Manhães

Okuma

Pedras

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Estud. psicol. (Campinas)

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The favorable prognosis of testicular cancer does not minimize immediate and late biopsychosocial implications. This study sought to determine these needs, and to evaluate the evidence of validation of a brief and specific scale for this population. A sample of 29 survivors of testicular cancer (n = 29) was assessed for distress (Distress Thermometer), anxiety and depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), quality of life and cognitive impairment (Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-General and Cognitive Function), and specific needs (Cancer Assessment for Young Adults-Testicular). It was observed a high prevalence of distress (41.4%), a low prevalence of anxiety (6.9%) and depression (6.9%), and a moderate impact on quality of life and cognition. Self-image and sexual function were the most preponderant problems. The evidence of validation of Cancer Assessment for Young Adults-Testicular12 was verified in the psychometric analysis. Notably, biopsychosocial needs identified on global scales, and particularly in Cancer Assessment for Young Adults-Testicular12, assisted in understanding these specificities and in therapeutic planning.

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“…Consistent with this, studies have demonstrated psychological risk factors, including depression, anxiety, general emotional distress, body image challenges (including those associated with postsurgical changes such as ostomy, breast surgery, and more), coping skills, and perceptions of infertility. 6,28,[36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43] Female sex, older age at diagnosis and at evaluation, relationship status (both being partnered or not being partnered, depending on the study and sex of participants), lower income, social distress, concurrent health conditions, and other social and developmental factors have been implicated as a risk factor in some, but not all studies. 2 Furthermore, even when AYA cancer survivors demonstrate similar frequencies of sexual dysfunction as their peers, they may perceive themselves as having worse sexual function.…”

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Sexual Health in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer

Cherven,

Demedis,

Frederick

2024

JCO

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Sexual health (SH), an integral aspect of overall health and quality of life, can be negatively affected by cancer and cancer treatment. SH is influenced by biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors, and, for adolescents and young adults (AYAs), developmental factors. The AYA population (age 15-39 years) is diverse in terms of psychosexual development, interpersonal relationships, and varying levels of independence, resulting in unique SH needs for this population. AYAs with cancer are particularly vulnerable to unmet SH needs related to contraception and infection prevention, sexual function, body image, and romantic/sexual relationships. Sexual dysfunction during and after cancer treatment is reported by 30%-100% of AYA cancer survivors. Clinical guidelines recommend discussing SH and screening for dysfunction but currently lack specifics regarding psychosexual interventions and strategies for incorporating screening into clinical care. Research and clinical priorities include improved provider-AYA communication regarding SH, standardization of SH measures and screening tools, infrastructure to support the SH needs of AYAs across pediatric and adult clinical environments, and engagement of sexual and gender minority AYAs in research. As the field of SH in cancer evolves, interventions need to be tailored to the developmental needs that are unique to AYAs and address the multidimensional aspects of SH.

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Interpersonal Sensitivity and Sexual Functioning in Young Men with Testicular Cancer: the Moderating Role of Coping

Abstract: Interpersonal sensitivity may be an important individual difference in vulnerability to sexual dysfunction after testicular cancer. Enhancement of coping skills may be a useful direction for intervention development for interpersonally sensitive young men with cancer.

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Sexual function in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors—a population-based study

Sexual function in adolescent and young adult cancer survivors—a population-based study

Biopsychosocial needs of survivors of testicular cancer and evidence of validation of a brief scale

Sexual Health in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer

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