Quality of life and fertility preservation counseling for women with gynecological cancer: an integrated psychological and clinical perspective

• Main Authors: Valentina Lucia La Rosa (Author), Mohsin Shah (Author), Ilker Kahramanoglu (Author), Taís Marques Cerentini (Author), Michal Ciebiera (Author), Li-Te Lin (Author), Martha Dirnfeld (Author), Patrizia Minona (Author), Jan Tesarik (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2020-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Purpose: Relational and sexual problems are frequent in patients with a diagnosis of gynecological cancer, because this disease has a strong negative impact on female identity and sexuality. Psychological and sexual functioning is affected by inauspicious diagnosis. Furthermore, therapies may compro...