The impact of thoracotomy on psychological and sexual function in men with lung cancer

Bolat, Mustafa Suat; Çelik, Burçin; Çelik, Hale Kefeli; Akdeniz, Ekrem

doi:10.1016/j.androl.2018.05.002

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“…Lung cancer survivors may continuously experience traumatic events, from cancer diagnosis to cancer‐related treatment, and an uncertain prognosis. For example, a recent study reported that surgical treatment of lung cancer adversely affected psychogenic status of patients (Bolat et al, 2019). Compared to patients with other cancers, lung cancer is a serious diagnosis often characterised by a high symptom burden (Cooley et al, 2003), unmet psychological needs (Li & Girgis, 2006), persisting psychological distress (Mosher et al, 2015), poorer prognosis and short survival (Pozo et al, 2014).…”

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“…Compared to patients with other cancers, lung cancer is a serious diagnosis often characterised by a high symptom burden (Cooley et al, 2003), unmet psychological needs (Li & Girgis, 2006), persisting psychological distress (Mosher et al, 2015), poorer prognosis and short survival (Pozo et al, 2014). The fear of death affects lung cancer patients’ psychogenic status (Bolat et al, 2019). The distinctive challenges for lung cancer patients make this a noteworthy population in which to explore posttraumatic growth.…”

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Effects of psychosocial factors on posttraumatic growth among lung cancer patients: A structural equation model analysis

Zhang

Wang

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Eur J Cancer Care

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Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate how locus of control, coping strategies, emotion regulation strategies and social support affect posttraumatic growth. Methods A cross‐sectional study design was adopted. A convenience sample of 540 patients with lung cancer was recruited from November 2016 to July 2017 at two tertiary grade A hospitals in China. The participants completed a series of questionnaires. Structural equation modelling was used to explore the effects of psychosocial factors on posttraumatic growth. Results Social support had a direct positive effect on posttraumatic growth (β = 0.318, SE = 0.071, BC 95% CI = 0.252/0.390), and it also had indirect effects on posttraumatic growth (β = 0.112, SE = 0.023, BC 95%CI = 0.088/0.135) through mediating psychological factors. Coping strategies and the cognitive reappraisal emotion regulation strategy were the main mediating variables, explaining approximately 73.1% of the indirect effect between social support and posttraumatic growth. Conclusions Our study suggests that Chinese lung cancer survivors can show relatively high posttraumatic growth. There are many mediating paths between social support and posttraumatic growth. These results may help healthcare professionals to identify the psychosocial factors that may benefit lung cancer patients and develop interventions to promote posttraumatic growth.

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Effects of psychosocial factors on posttraumatic growth among lung cancer patients: A structural equation model analysis

Zhang

Wang

et al. 2021

Eur J Cancer Care

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“… 22 The surgery for lung cancer may adversely affect the psychogenic status and sexual function due to its intensive nature. 10 The symptoms of lung cancer, such as pain, 23 fatigue, dyspnea, and anorexia, 24 which result in poor physical functioning, poor psychosocial functioning, and a poor quality of life status, may predispose patients to the development of ED. 4 …”

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“…A study reported that an increased risk of ED was observed in lung cancer patients after thoracotomy. 10 However, further studies with larger patient numbers are still needed to confirm this finding.…”

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<p>Erectile Dysfunction After Surgical Treatment of Lung Cancer: Real-World Evidence</p>

Hung

Chen

Huang

et al. 2020

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Background Sexual problems are common in male lung cancer survivors. However, the development of erectile dysfunction (ED) in lung cancer patients after surgery has been rarely explored. In this study, we aimed to explore the incidence and risk factors of ED after lung cancer surgery. Methods From 2000 to 2012, 6025 and 24,100 male patients were included in each matched cohort of lung cancer and non-lung cancer patients, respectively. Poisson regression analysis was used to calculate the incidence rate ratio (IRR) and 95% confidence interval (CI). Results The incidence of ED was higher in the lung cancer cohort compared to the non-lung cancer cohort (38.47 vs 28.28 per 10,000 person-years) with an adjusted IRR (aIRR) of 1.34 (95% CI: 1.06–1.70, p =0.014) after the confounders were adjusted for. An increased incidence of ED was observed in the lung cancer cohort aged 40–54 years (aIRR: 5.44, 95% CI: 2.25–13.15, p <0.001), 55–64 years (aIRR: 3.62, 95% CI: 1.61–8.17, p =0.002) years, and anxiety (aIRR: 2.99, 95% CI: 1.81–4.94, p <0.001). In addition, a higher incidence of emergency room (ER) visits (aIRR: 2.19, 95% CI: 1.98–2.42, p <0.001) was observed in lung cancer patients with ED compared to those without ED. Conclusion Our study results suggested that early surveillance and intervention of ED should be advocated in lung cancer patients after surgery.

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“…Sexual function is an important component of quality of life and can be adversely impacted by cancer and its treatment. Moreover, the fear of death, along with psychological and social factors, often deeply affects the quality of life of cancer patients ( 1 ).…”

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Changes in male sexuality after urologic cancer: a narrative review

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Objective To describe the most common sexual problems and changes experienced by male urological cancer survivors, focusing on evidence-based practices for assessment and intervention. Materials and Methods We search the PubMed, Embase, and SciELO databases between 1994 and 2022, using the following key words: “urological cancer”, “urological malignances”, “genitourinary cancer”, “male sexual health”, and “male sexual dysfunction”. Results This narrative review provides an overview of the current literature involving the impact of diagnosis and treatment of urological cancers on male sexual function. Male “genital” or “reproductive” tumors, such as prostate, penile, and testicular tumors, clearly appear to affect sexual function. However, tumors that do not involve genital parts of the body, such as the bladder and kidney, can also affect male sexual function. Conclusion Male sexual dysfunction is very common after urologic cancer diagnosis and treatment. Changes in body image and anatomical damage can be associated with impaired masculinity and sexual function, especially after prostate, penile or testicular cancer treatment. Moreover, anxiety, depression, and fear of recurrence have an impact on quality of life and sexual function regardless of the cancer location. Therefore, patients need be counseled about the likely changes in sexual function before treatment of any urological cancer.

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The impact of thoracotomy on psychological and sexual function in men with lung cancer

Cited by 8 publications

References 22 publications

Effects of psychosocial factors on posttraumatic growth among lung cancer patients: A structural equation model analysis

Effects of psychosocial factors on posttraumatic growth among lung cancer patients: A structural equation model analysis

<p>Erectile Dysfunction After Surgical Treatment of Lung Cancer: Real-World Evidence</p>

Changes in male sexuality after urologic cancer: a narrative review

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