sodium-ethylxanthate and Genital-Neoplasms--Female

For the majority of women, gynecologic cancer is a survivable disease. A brief overview of the recent findings on the psychological and behavioral aspects of gynecologic cancer is provided. The discussion is organized by disease-relevant time points, from prevention to recovery or death. Recognition of the positive results that have been achieved by behavioral sciences can be important in reducing the psychological and behavioral burden of gynecologic cancer.

Topics: Attitude to Death; Female; Genital Neoplasms, Female; Humans; Longitudinal Studies; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; Quality of Life; Retrospective Studies; Risk Factors; Sex; Survivors

Psychosexual concerns often confront women with a diagnosis of gynecologic cancer. These concerns can be physiologic or psychological in origin. Oncology nurses are in a key position to assess these potential or actual sexual problems. Interventions can be designed to prevent or minimize the adverse sexual sequelae often associated with this group of diseases. A strong knowledge base and comfort with the topic of sexuality are of utmost importance.

Topics: Body Image; Combined Modality Therapy; Female; Genital Neoplasms, Female; Humans; Quality of Life; Reproduction; Sex; Social Support

The study explores women's experience of pelvic radiotherapy for gynaecologic cancers, with specific reference to sexual impairment. Fifty women were interviewed and their responses recorded, from which data emerged several features. Ignorance was the most striking: the women were neither prepared for the treatment nor subsequent side effects. Other concerns expressed were what had caused the cancer, fear of recurrence, where to find help, sexual dysfunction and future expectations. Some subjects chose to avoid sexual contact altogether, others elected to preserve the marriage by resorting to various strategies. Information from all categories of health care workers was inadequate leaving the women to make the best of a changed life-style. In the light of this study a number of recommendations are presented and further areas of research are suggested.

Topics: Adult; Aged; Clinical Nursing Research; Female; Genital Neoplasms, Female; Genitalia, Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Radiotherapy; Sex; Sex Counseling

Topics: Adult; Female; Genital Neoplasms, Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Sex

Topics: Female; Genital Neoplasms, Female; Humans; Sex; Sexual Behavior

Elderly women can develop any of the gynecologic disorders that occur prior to the menopause. They also experience some genital problems that are, for the most part, peculiar to their age. They should, therefore, receive periodic examinations, including tests for cancer, just as they did when they were younger. Many of their distressing symptoms, particularly those caused by hypoestrogenism, minor vulvar diseases, the vulvar dystrophies, stress incontinence, and relaxations of the pelvic musculofascial tissues, can be either alleviated or cured by appropriate treatment. Some of those who are still sexually active or who would like to be will be helped by counseling. With good care, given by one who appreciates their special need for understanding, gentleness, and patience, most of the genital disorders that affect elderly women can be diagnosed and treated in such a fashion that these patients, if not otherwise disabled, can lead relatively active lives.

Topics: Aged; Diagnosis, Differential; Estrogens; Female; Genital Diseases, Female; Genital Neoplasms, Female; Humans; Menopause; Middle Aged; Physical Exertion; Sex; Urinary Incontinence, Stress; Vulvar Diseases; Vulvar Neoplasms

Topics: Body Image; Female; Genital Diseases, Female; Genital Neoplasms, Female; Humans; Patient Education as Topic; Sex; Sex Education