The impact of advanced cancer on sexual health and relationships: A qualitative study on patient and partner perspectives
Although cancer can reduce sexual desire and satisfaction, sexual health and relationship well-being can be maintained through emotional and physical intimacy, improved communication, companionship and support, and psycho-spiritual coping strategies. Further research is needed to develop sexual health interventions that are culturally adaptable and effective across diverse populations.
Authors
- Pei Hwa Goh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1249-9710)
- Julia Fee Voon Ho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9934-7423)
- Hayati Yaakup (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5715-8667)
- Wing Loong Cheong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8652-7369)
- Hasrina Mustafa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5256-6343)
- Qian Yi Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7080-4784)
- Patrick Wong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7678-7123)
Institutions
- Monash University Malaysia (MY)
- Universiti Sains Malaysia (MY)
- Sunway University (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Palliative Medicine
- Published
- 2025-11-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/02692163251385874
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.05