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Colorectal Cancer’s Enduring Impact on Women’s Sexual Health Revealed
- A study by the University of British Columbia sheds light on the enduring impact of colorectal cancer on women's sexual health post-treatment.
- The research, published in JNCI, reveals significant sexual health complications linked to colorectal cancer treatments.
- Women survivors face elevated risks of dyspareunia, pelvic inflammatory disease, and endometriosis post-cancer.
- The study highlights how cancer and treatments can lead to early menopause and other reproductive health issues in younger women.
- It emphasizes the chronic nature of these conditions, necessitating long-term survivorship care interventions.
- Dr. Mary de Vera emphasized the common, significant, and often overlooked sexual health challenges post-cancer.
- Dr. Lori Brotto highlighted the lack of awareness among healthcare providers in recognizing and managing sexual dysfunction in survivors.
- The study calls for changes in clinical practice, early screening, and tailored therapies for female colorectal cancer survivors.
- It underscores the need for further research on biological mechanisms driving sexual health disorders post-colorectal cancer.
- The findings advocate for broader awareness, advocacy, and support services to improve the quality of life for cancer survivors.
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