Tag: cancer survivors

Hormone Replacement Therapy in Cancer Survivors – Review of the Literature

This 2019 review critically evaluates the safety and efficacy of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in female cancer survivors. It categorizes tumors into three groups based on oncologic risk associated with HRT: (1) HRT is advantageous (e.g., endometrial cancer type I, cervical adenocarcinoma, hematologic malignancies), (2) HRT is neutral (e.g., BRCA1/2

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Management of sexual problems in cancer patients and survivors

This review examines sexual dysfunction in cancer patients and survivors, focusing on how cancer treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery can lead to significant sexual health issues such as vaginal dryness, erectile dysfunction, and decreased libido. It discusses various treatment strategies, including hormonal therapies, counseling, and medical interventions like lubricants,

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