Sex and Intimacy for the Oncology Patient with Sheba Roy, ND, FABNO
Worth 1.5 CEs
Sexual identity, intercourse, intimacy are all impacted in cancer care but not often addressed by providers.
To some extent, this is has to do with our own lack of comfort, lack of knowledge and our hyper focus on prognosis.
Data shows us that sexual health is an area of concern consistently ranked high by survivors before, during and after treatment for cancer. Our oncology mental health team states that almost every patient under their care, in our practice brings up concerns about sex and intimacy. But excellent training on how to meet this need is not there.
But our intimate connection to others is really the marrow of life, and quality of connection to ourselves and others drives will to live and compliance with treatment.
For many, a cancer diagnosis can result in a journey inward to unfold into a more authentic relationship with ourselves and the world around us. Sexual health and intimacy are fertile ground to help grow in this way and transform the experience of survivorship.
This talk will discuss strategies for communication and offer an overview of naturopathic, lifestyle, physical aids, endocrine and non endocrine treatment options. I will also offer resources for patients and providers with an emphasis on a multidisciplinary, non loaded approach.
Learning Objectives
You will be more confident in how to speak to your patient about sex and intimacy
You will be able to differentiate between metabolic, psychological, physiologic, and other reasons for sexual dysfunction, and how these overlap.
You will learn evidence-informed strategies for prevention of SE from chemoradiation and surgery that result in sexual dysfunction.
You will learn data driven strategies for addressing sexual dysfunction: naturopathic; nutrition; endocrine; and physical.
You will be given patient and provider resources for sexual health and intimacy.
Worth 1.5 CEs
Sexual identity, intercourse, intimacy are all impacted in cancer care but not often addressed by providers.
To some extent, this is has to do with our own lack of comfort, lack of knowledge and our hyper focus on prognosis.
Data shows us that sexual health is an area of concern consistently ranked high by survivors before, during and after treatment for cancer. Our oncology mental health team states that almost every patient under their care, in our practice brings up concerns about sex and intimacy. But excellent training on how to meet this need is not there.
But our intimate connection to others is really the marrow of life, and quality of connection to ourselves and others drives will to live and compliance with treatment.
For many, a cancer diagnosis can result in a journey inward to unfold into a more authentic relationship with ourselves and the world around us. Sexual health and intimacy are fertile ground to help grow in this way and transform the experience of survivorship.
This talk will discuss strategies for communication and offer an overview of naturopathic, lifestyle, physical aids, endocrine and non endocrine treatment options. I will also offer resources for patients and providers with an emphasis on a multidisciplinary, non loaded approach.
Learning Objectives
You will be more confident in how to speak to your patient about sex and intimacy
You will be able to differentiate between metabolic, psychological, physiologic, and other reasons for sexual dysfunction, and how these overlap.
You will learn evidence-informed strategies for prevention of SE from chemoradiation and surgery that result in sexual dysfunction.
You will learn data driven strategies for addressing sexual dysfunction: naturopathic; nutrition; endocrine; and physical.
You will be given patient and provider resources for sexual health and intimacy.
Worth 1.5 CEs
Sexual identity, intercourse, intimacy are all impacted in cancer care but not often addressed by providers.
To some extent, this is has to do with our own lack of comfort, lack of knowledge and our hyper focus on prognosis.
Data shows us that sexual health is an area of concern consistently ranked high by survivors before, during and after treatment for cancer. Our oncology mental health team states that almost every patient under their care, in our practice brings up concerns about sex and intimacy. But excellent training on how to meet this need is not there.
But our intimate connection to others is really the marrow of life, and quality of connection to ourselves and others drives will to live and compliance with treatment.
For many, a cancer diagnosis can result in a journey inward to unfold into a more authentic relationship with ourselves and the world around us. Sexual health and intimacy are fertile ground to help grow in this way and transform the experience of survivorship.
This talk will discuss strategies for communication and offer an overview of naturopathic, lifestyle, physical aids, endocrine and non endocrine treatment options. I will also offer resources for patients and providers with an emphasis on a multidisciplinary, non loaded approach.
Learning Objectives
You will be more confident in how to speak to your patient about sex and intimacy
You will be able to differentiate between metabolic, psychological, physiologic, and other reasons for sexual dysfunction, and how these overlap.
You will learn evidence-informed strategies for prevention of SE from chemoradiation and surgery that result in sexual dysfunction.
You will learn data driven strategies for addressing sexual dysfunction: naturopathic; nutrition; endocrine; and physical.
You will be given patient and provider resources for sexual health and intimacy.