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Acknowledgments |
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SECTION I |
HUMAN
SEXUALITY IN THE CONTEXT OF CANCER |
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Chapter 1 |
Introduction: Why is Sexuality Important in the Context of Cancer? |
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Cancer and Sexuality |
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Stages of Illness |
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Conclusion |
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References |
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Chapter 2 |
a Primer in Human Sexual Functioning |
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Sexual Anatomy |
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Hormonal Influences |
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Sex and the Brain |
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The Sexual Response Cycle |
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Human Sexual Behavior |
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Conclusion |
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References |
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Chapter 3 |
Sexual Health Assessment |
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Sexual Assessment by Nurses |
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Communicating About Sex |
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How to Conduct a Sexual History |
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Sexual Assessment Models |
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Conclusion |
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References |
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SECTION II |
HOW CANCER IMPACTS SEXUALITY |
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Chapter 4 |
Breast Cancer |
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The Effect of Breast Cancer on Sexuality |
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Treatment of Breast Cancer |
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Body Image |
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Nursing Interventions in the Care of Women with Breast Cancer |
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Case Study |
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Conclusion |
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References |
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Chapter 5 |
Prostate Cancer |
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The Effect of Prostate Cancer on Sexuality |
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Treatment of Prostate Cancer |
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Nursing Interventions in the Care of Men with Prostate Cancer |
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Case Study |
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Conclusion |
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References |
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Chapter 6 |
Gynecologic Cancer |
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The Effect of Gynecologic Cancer on Sexuality |
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Treatment of Gynecologic Cancer |
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Nursing Interventions in the Care of Women with Gynecologic
Cancer |
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Body Image and Integrity |
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Case Study |
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Conclusion |
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References |
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Chapter 7 |
Testicular Cancer |
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The Effect of Testicular Cancer on Sexuality |
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Treatment of Testicular Cancer |
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Nursing Interventions in the Care of Men with Testicular Cancer |
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Case Study |
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Conclusion |
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References |
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Chapter 8 |
Colorectal Cancer |
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The Effect of Colorectal Cancer on Sexuality |
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Treatment of Colorectal Cancer |
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Body Image Issues |
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Nursing Interventions in the Care of Individuals with Colorectal
Cancer |
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Case Study |
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Conclusion |
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References |
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Chapter 9 |
Hematologic Cancer |
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The Effect of Hematologic Cancer on
Sexuality |
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Treatment of Hematologic Cancer |
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Nursing Interventions in the Care of Individuals with Hematologic
Cancer |
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Case Study |
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Conclusion |
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References |
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Chapter 10 |
Cancer of the Head, Neck, and Brain |
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The Effect of Head and Neck Cancer on Sexuality |
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Treatment-Related Side Effects |
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Nursing Interventions in the Care of Individuals with Head and
Neck Cancer |
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Case Study |
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The Effect of Brain Cancer on Sexuality |
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Nursing Interventions in the Care of Individuals with Brain
Cancer |
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Case Study |
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Conclusion |
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References |
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Chapter 11 |
Cancer of the Bladder |
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The Effect of Bladder Cancer on Sexuality |
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Treatment-Related Side Effects |
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Nursing Interventions in the Care of Individuals with Bladder
Cancer |
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Case Study |
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Conclusion |
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References |
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Chapter 12 |
Cancer of the Penis |
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The Effect of Penile Cancer on Sexuality |
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Treatment-Related Side Effects |
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Case Study |
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Conclusion |
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References |
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SECTION III |
THE IMPACT OF CANCER ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY |
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Chapter 13 |
the Adolescent with Cancer |
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Psychosexual Changes of Adolescence |
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Adolescents with Cancer |
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Counseling Adolescents with Cancer |
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Case Study |
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Conclusion |
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References |
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Chapter 14 |
the Adult with Cancer |
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Psychosexual Challenges of Cancer in Young Adulthood |
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Fertility Issues |
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Psychosexual Challenges of Cancer in Mid-Adulthood |
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Case Study |
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Conclusion |
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References |
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Chapter 15 |
the Older Adult with Cancer |
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Psychosexual Challenges of Cancer in Older Adulthood |
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Cancer in the Older Adult |
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Case Study |
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Conclusion |
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References |
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Chapter 16 |
the Terminally Ill |
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Communicating About Sexuality with the Terminally Ill |
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Sexual Functioning at the End of Life |
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Case Study |
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Conclusion |
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References |
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Chapter 17 |
the Effect of the Cancer Experience on Couples |
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Prostate Cancer |
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Breast Cancer |
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Other Cancers |
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Counseling for Couples |
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Case Study |
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Conclusion |
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References |
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Chapter 18 |
Gay and Lesbian Patients |
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Societal Attitudes |
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Disclosure of Same-Sex Attraction or Relationship |
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Healthcare Risks Related to Homosexuality |
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Encouraging Inclusivity |
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Case Study |
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Conclusion |
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References |
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SECTION IV |
TREATMENT MODALITIES AND SEXUAL FUNCTIONING |
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Chapter 19 |
Surgery |
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Breast Cancer |
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Prostate Cancer |
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Gynecologic Cancer |
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Testicular Cancer |
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Counseling of the Postsurgical Patient |
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Conclusion |
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References |
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Chapter 20 |
Chemotherapy |
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Chemotherapy and Sexual Side Effects |
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Breast Cancer |
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Prostate Cancer |
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Gynecologic Cancer |
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Testicular Cancer |
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Hematologic Cancer |
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Counseling of Patients Receiving Chemotherapy |
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Conclusion |
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References |
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Chapter 21 |
Radiation Therapy |
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Breast Cancer |
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Prostate Cancer |
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Gynecologic Cancer |
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Testicular Cancer |
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Hematologic Cancer |
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Counseling for Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy |
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Conclusion |
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References |
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SECTION V |
TOOLS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS |
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Chapter 22 |
Sexuality Counseling |
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Identification of Sexual Problems |
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The New View of Women’s and Men’s Sexual Problems |
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Information Sharing |
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Referral for Specialized Counseling |
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Conclusion |
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References |
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Chapter 23 |
Research in Sexuality |
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Quality-of-Life Measures |
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Sexual Function Questionnaires |
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Measuring Partner/Relationship Status |
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Qualitative Studies of Sexual Functioning |
244 |
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Challenges in Research on Sexual Issues |
244 |
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Conclusion |
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References |
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Chapter 24 |
Resources |
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Websites |
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Journals |
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Books |
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Textbooks |
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Appendix A |
Exercises to Help Couples |
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Appendix B |
Solutions to Case Studies |
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Index |
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