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X-WR-CALNAME:DMU Grand Rounds - Sexual Health and Cancer: What Patients Nee
 d to Know
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DESCRIPTION:There is no cost to attend\, and all interested individuals are
  invited to participate. Continuing education credit will be available.\n\
 n \n\nThis session will only be held at Des Moines University Medicine and
  Health Sciences. An online option will not be available. \n\n \n\nLEARN M
 ORE.\n\n \n\nEDUCATIONAL NEED\n \n\nSexual dysfunction is a prevalent yet 
 frequently overlooked consequence of cancer treatment\, affecting a signif
 icant portion of both male and female patients. Studies report that up to 
 90% of women and 40–85% of men with cancer experience challenges related
  to sexual health\, including low libido\, erectile dysfunction\, genitour
 inary symptoms of menopause\, painful intercourse\, hypogonadism\, and bod
 y image concerns. These issues can have profound impacts on patients’ qu
 ality of life\, emotional well-being\, and intimate relationships. Despite
  these realities\, many oncology professionals and other healthcare provid
 ers report feeling underprepared to address sexual health concerns in clin
 ical practice. Barriers include limited training\, discomfort with the top
 ic\, time constraints\, and uncertainty about appropriate management or re
 ferral options. Furthermore\, a lack of standardized approaches to discuss
 ing sexuality in cancer care can lead to inconsistent support for patients
  across care settings.\n\n \n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\n \n\nRecognize what 
 sexual health means in the context of cancer care.Discuss the impact cance
 r can have on intimacy and relationships.Identify the barriers providers f
 ace in addressing sexual health.Explore providers' roles in addressing sex
 ual health with their patients.Practice using the "30-second message" to m
 ake the conversation about sexual health easier to initiate with patients.
  \n\nSPEAKER\n\n \n\nErin Sullivan-Wagner\nExecutive Director\, After Canc
 er\, Inc.
GEO:41.541036;-93.816366
LOCATION:Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences\, E4215
SUMMARY:DMU Grand Rounds - Sexual Health and Cancer: What Patients Need to 
 Know
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 -and-cancer-what-patients-need-to-know
CATEGORIES:Continuing Medical Education
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