Sexual Health, Fertility, and Relationships in Cancer Care
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Author Description
Sexual Health, Fertility, and Relationships in Cancer Care provides clinical management guidelines for the impact of cancer and oncology treatments on sexual health, fertility and relationships. Employing a practical toolkit format, this volume addresses a spectrum of key topics including: provision of onco-fertility and sexual health support, LGBTQ issues, support for adolescents and young people, effective psycho-educational/psycho-sexual interventions, and managing relationships for individuals and couples.Part of the Psycho-oncology Care: Companion Guides for Clinicians series, this concise pocket guide is an ideal resource for cancer medical specialists, psycho-oncologists in training, specialist nurses/nurse consultants, and allied health professionals to use as a quick reference in everyday practice. Pitched at intermediate to advanced level skills, this companion guide can be used as a standalone, or alongside existing oncology and psycho-oncology training programs.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the clinical management of sexual health, fertility, and relationship challenges arising from cancer diagnoses and subsequent oncology treatments. Authors David Kissane and Maggie Watson, both established experts in the field of psycho-oncology, synthesize evidence-based practices to provide a structured framework for clinicians. The text serves as a practical guide for integrating psychosocial support into standard cancer care protocols, emphasizing the necessity of addressing patient quality of life beyond physical survival.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Clinical management guidelines for onco-fertility and sexual health support
- Specialized interventions for LGBTQ patients and adolescents
- Psycho-educational and psycho-sexual intervention strategies for individuals and couples
- Practical toolkit for daily clinical application
Scope Limits
- Does not provide primary oncological treatment protocols or surgical techniques
- Focuses primarily on the psychosocial and relational aspects rather than biological research
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Clinicians and medical professionals frequently identify this text as a highly practical, accessible resource for integrating complex psychosocial care into busy oncology practices. Experts highlight the guide's utility as a foundational reference for trainees and experienced practitioners alike who seek to improve patient outcomes in sensitive areas of care.
Page Count:
178
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190934050
ISBN-13:
9780190934057
Psychology
Medical
Reproductive Technology
Sexual Health
Oncology
General Health
Health and Wellness
Allied Health
Psychotherapy
