Open AccessBody Image, Sexuality, and Sexual Functioning in Women With Gynecologic Cancer
Author(s) -
Christina Wilson,
Deborah B. McGuire,
Beth L. Rodgers,
R. K. Elswick,
Sarah M. Temkin
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
cancer nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.79
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1538-9804
pISSN - 0162-220X
DOI - 10.1097/ncc.0000000000000818
Subject(s) - human sexuality , cinahl , psycinfo , medicine , cervical cancer , qualitative research , clinical psychology , quality of life (healthcare) , sexual functioning , psychological intervention , medline , psychology , cancer , psychiatry , gender studies , nursing , social science , sociology , political science , law
Cervical and uterine cancers are common in women. Diagnosis and treatment of these cancers can lead to significant issues with body image, sexuality, and sexual functioning. A comprehensive review can improve understanding of these 3 concepts, in turn enhancing identification and management.