Introducing a collaboration between the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) and Movember to help clinicians support men with prostate cancer so that they can lead more fulfilling sexual lives after cancer treatment.
of patients report that prostate cancer treatment negatively affects their sex lives.1
1Lehto, U. S., Tenhola, H., Taari, K., & Aromaa, A. (2017). Patients’ perceptions of the negative effects following different prostate cancer treatments and the impact on psychological well-being: a nationwide survey. British Journal of Cancer, 116(7), 864-873.
This collaboration is designed to bring the Guidelines for Sexual Health Care for Prostate Cancer Patients to life, equipping clinicians to educate patients and their partners about the impact of prostate cancer treatment on sexual function.
Through this initiative, clinicians will gain actionable insights on initiating meaningful conversations with patients and their partners about this often-overlooked topic.
The ISSM & Movember partnership brings the vision and mission to life through expert-led lectures, interactive workshops, and innovative educational offerings. Explore our programs and discover how we’re making an impact.
“The ISSM & Movember partnership plays a vital role in translating established guidelines into clinical practice. As radiation oncologists, we see firsthand how prostate cancer treatments impact sexual health. By equipping healthcare professionals with the right resources, we can better support patients in managing these challenges and improving their quality of life.”
“The ISSM & Movember partnership is a critical step in bringing established guidelines into everyday clinical practice. By providing healthcare professionals with the tools and training needed to address sexual health in prostate cancer care, we ensure that patients receive the comprehensive support they deserve.”
“The partnership between ISSM & Movember is a crucial step in making sexual health a routine part of prostate cancer care. By empowering healthcare professionals to ‘Ask the Question’ and encouraging patients to do the same, we break the silence and improve patient outcomes.”
Nurses play a critical role in Managing Sexual Dysfunction among Couples dealing with Prostate Cancer Therapy.
This website serves as a central hub for healthcare professionals to access guideline-based resources on addressing sexual health in prostate cancer care. It provides practical tools to help integrate these discussions into clinical practice.
This website provides a wide range of educational materials to support healthcare professionals in integrating sexual health into prostate cancer care, including:
The ISSM & Movember Toolkit is a structured online resource designed to help clinicians incorporate guideline-based sexual health discussions into patient care. It includes:
The materials on this website are practical and adaptable for various clinical settings. You can:
The materials on this website are intended for healthcare professionals to support their clinical practice. While some patient education materials are available for clinicians to use in consultations, they are designed as tools for HCPs rather than direct-to-patient resources.
For patient-focused resources, including information on sexual health after prostate cancer, rehabilitation strategies, and support tools, visit the TrueNorth website: https://truenorth.movember.com/sex-after-prostate-cancer.
