
OFD 2024 Bilingual (English / French)
Session Detail
Presentation Summary
Sexual health and intimacy are integral aspects of being human. There are innumerable ways that a cancer diagnosis can impact sexual health and intimacy. Changes in sexual health after cancer are common, affecting patients of all ages, and are not limited to any particular type of cancer. Such changes can occur at any point along the disease trajectory, from time of diagnosis through to survivorship, as well as during end-of-life care.
During this presentation, an overview of the potential changes in sexual health that may arise following a cancer diagnosis will be presented. Strategies and therapeutic options (pharmacological and non–pharmacological) to help manage sexual health concerns and preserve intimacy will be discussed. A summary of the resources available for oncology pharmacists as well as for patients and their partners will be provided.
Learning objectives
After participating in this presentation, attendees should be able to:
1. Describe the potential impact of cancer & its treatment on sexual health & intimacy.
2. Discuss potential strategies to help optimize sexual health & intimacy after a cancer diagnosis.
3. Identify resources that pharmacists can use to help address/manage patients’ sexual health & intimacy concerns.