We've collected our favourite resources for you to read, watch, listen to, download and share to better understand and manage this concern, as well as clinical services if you would prefer to speak to someone about the emotional challenges of cancer treatment.
Understanding sexual issues following prostate cancer treatment
PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION OF AUSTRALIA
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A great resource for men and their partners that provides helpful advice on a range of issues that can affect sexual function before and after prostate cancer treatment.
Be ok...being you: A guide for young people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and have cancer
PETER MACCALLUM CANCER CENTRE
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A guide for young people who identify and LGBTIQ+ and have cancer. Describes lived experiences of other young people with cancer who identify as LGBTIQ+, challenges that come with a diagnosis of cancer and strategies on how to manage and maximise support networks.
Breast cancer and sexual wellbeing
BREAST CANCER NETWORK AUSTRALIA
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This 28 page booklet discusses how breast cancer treatment affects sexual wellbeing and suggest possible strategies to help manage intimacy issues and promote a fulfilling sexual relationship after breast cancer. It also offers advice to partners on restoring sexual activity with their companion.
Cancer: It’s out of the closet
CANCER COUNCIL NSW
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Panel of Prof Jane Ussher, Prof Gary Dowsett and Janett Gilbert talking about the experience of the LGBTI community with cancer (1 hour long). Topics include a review of the research, advocacy, prevention and support.
The Blueprint of Care for teenagers and young adults with cancer, second edition
TEENAGE CANCER TRUST
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Comprehensive document (11 Chapters and 139 pages) relating to young people diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 16-24 in the UK with tried and tested tips and successful approaches to delivery care.
Sexual health issues for the young adult with cancer
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT ONCOLOGY
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This review focuses on commonly encountered concerns around the management of symptoms, sexual dysfunction in young men, contraception during and after cancer therapy and psychosocial issues and care.
Interventions to address sexual problems in people with cancer
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CLINICAL ONCOLOGY
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This guideline looked at the effectiveness of pharmacological interventions, psychosocial counselling, or devices to manage sexual problems after cancer treatment and makes recommendations for the management sexual function adverse effects that occur as a result of cancer diagnosis and/or treatment.
Psychosocial management of AYAs diagnosed with cancer: Guidance for health professionals
CLINICAL ONCOLOGY SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA
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This guideline highlights the importance of identifying and managing any physical or medical issues that impact on the psychosocial wellbeing of your people with cancer. For example, alcohol and drug use, impact of treatment on fertility, impact of treatment on the patients sexuality and sexual function.
Sexual Health Australia
They have a phone counselling for individuals and couples, but fees apply.