Palliative medicine
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Palliative medicine · Apr 2022
Multicenter Study Observational StudySexual health and closeness in couples coping with advanced cancer: Results of a multicenter observational study (eQuiPe).
Cancer and its treatment can severely affect sexual health. It is unknown how this may relate to the feelings of closeness between patients and their partners. ⋯ Couples coping with advanced cancer clearly face challenges regarding sexual health but are not likely to seek specialized support. When discussing sexual health, it is crucial that health care professionals pay attention to the aspects of sexual health that may contribute to feeling close to each other and suggest specialized care if necessary.