Body image and sexual problems in young women with breast cancer

2005876 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Pat Fobair · Stanford University

Susan L. Stewart · University of California, San Francisco

Subo Chang · Northern California Research

Carol N. D’Onofrio · Northern California Research

Priscilla J. Banks · Cancer Prevention Institute of California

Joan R. Bloom · University of California, Berkeley

Abstract

Difficulties related to sexuality and sexual functioning were common and occurred soon after surgical and adjuvant treatment. Addressing these problems is essential to improve the quality of life of young women with breast cancer.

Topics & Keywords

Cancer survivorship and care Sexual function and dysfunction studies Women's cancer prevention and management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: Psycho-Oncology

Volume 15, Issue 7, pp. 579-594

DOI: 10.1002/pon.991

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