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Discussing Sexual Health Before Radical Prostatectomy
Expert: Neil Fleshner
Dr. Neil Fleshner demonstrates a pre-treatment discussion about sexual health with a patient preparing for radical prostatectomy. Learn how to introduce sexual health early, counsel patients on potential outcomes, and support informed, shared decision-making.
5 A’s framework source: Gupta N, Reese JB, Bober S, Nelson CJ. Communicating about sexuality in cancer care. Oxford Textbook of Communication in Oncology and Palliative Care. 3rd ed. Chapter 41. Oxford University Press; 2026.
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