- New International guidelines for sexual health care for prostate cancer patients have been developed.
- Sexual dysfunction is a common negative consequence of prostate cancer treatments.
- Healthcare providers need to take an active role in discussing sexual problems and realistic expectations with patients and partners.
- Biopsychosocial treatments can reduce sexual dysfunctionsand promote the recovery of intimacy.
- This event has passed.
Session at the MESSM Scientific Meeting
December 5, 2024 - 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Title: An Update on ISSM & Movember Initiatives directed at Prostate Cancer Survivors and Sexual Health: Relevance to Latin America
Key Takeaways
Program
4:00 – 4:05 PM
Welcome and Introduction
Gerald Brock
4:05 – 4:20 PM
The Impact of Prostate Cancer Therapies on the Biopsychosocial Aspects of Sexuality
Sandrine Atallah
4:20 – 4.25 PM
The Impact of Individual Prostate Cancer Therapies on Sexual Function
Gerald Brock
4:25 – 4:30 PMQuestion and Answer Session (Q&A)
Speakers
- Sandrine Atallah, MD, MHM, FECSM, ECPS; Consultant in Sexual Medicine, Certified Psycho-Sexologist, AUBMC – Beirut, Lebanon
- Gerald Brock, MD, FRCSC; Professor Emeritus, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
