21st Century Understanding Cancer Toolkit: Sexuality and Reproductive Issues, Sexual Dysfunction, Fertility, Breast, Prostate, Pelvic Tumors, Surgery, Radiation, Psychological Factors

This e-book presents a thorough review of the subject of cancer and sexuality, including detailed information on reproductive issues and fertility problems caused by various cancers and treatments. It contains authoritative information and practical advice from the nation's cancer experts about this critical subject.

Contents include:

The Prevalence and Types of Sexual Dysfunction in People With Cancer * Factors Affecting Sexual Function in People With Cancer * Surgery-Related Factors * Breast Cancer * Colorectal Cancer * Prostate Cancer * Testicular Cancer * Other Pelvic Tumors * Chemotherapy-Related Factors * Radiation Therapy-Related Factors * Hormone Therapy-Related Factors * Psychological Factors * Childhood Cancer Survivors * Assessment of Sexual Function in People with Cancer * General Factors Affecting Sexual Functioning * Psychosocial Aspects of Sexuality * Medical Aspects of Sexuality * Effects of Medicines on Sexual Function * Current Clinical Trials * Fertility Issues * Chemotherapy * Radiation * Procreative Alternatives * Orgasm alterations * Tamsulosin * Climacturia * Penile length alterations * Anatomical fibrotic changes * Physiological-functional alterations * Testicular cancer * Other pelvic tumors * Treatment-related Factors Secondary to Systemic Chemotherapy * Treatment-related Factors Secondary to Radiation * Treatment-related Factors Secondary to Hormone Therapy * Psychological Factors * Pediatric Cancer Survivors * Assessment of Sexual Function in People With Cancer * Medical Aspects of Sexuality * General Factors Affecting Sexual Functioning Evaluated in Assessment * Current sexual status * Premorbid sexual functioning * Psychosocial Aspects of Sexuality * Relationship status * Psychological status * Medical Aspects of Sexuality * Pharmacological Effects of Supportive Care Medications on Sexual Function * Effect of Opioids on Sexual Function * Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors * Treatment of Sexual Problems in People With Cancer * Preventive Strategies * Procreative Alternatives *

This edition includes our exclusive Guide to Leading Medical Websites with updated links to 81 of the best sites for medical information, which let you quickly check for updates from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations.