Sexual health at the end of life in patients with advanced cancer and their partners. Results of a Dutch prospective longitudinal study (eQuiPe)

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Isabel S. van der Meer · Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation

Moyke A. J. Versluis · Tilburg University

Heidi P. Fransen · Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation

Corien Eeltink · Waterlandziekenhuis

Arnold Baars · Ziekenhuis Gelderse Vallei

Dirkje W. Sommeijer · Amsterdam University Medical Centers

Tineke J. Smilde

Abstract

Sexual health remains relatively stable at the end of life in patients with advanced cancer and their partner. Patients with worse physical functioning and/or prostate cancer report worse sexual health. Sexual desire, activity, and satisfaction are individually associated with better quality of life.

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Cancer survivorship and care Sexual function and dysfunction studies Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues

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Published in: Palliative Medicine

DOI: 10.1177/02692163251385774

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Sexual health at the end of life in patients with advanced cancer and their partners. Results of a Dutch prospective longitudinal study (eQuiPe)

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