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SUMMARY:Session at the Annual meeting of the South Latin America Society for Sexual Medicine (SLAMS)
DESCRIPTION:Title: An Update on ISSM & Movember Initiatives directed at Prostate Cancer Survivors and Sexual Health: Relevance to Latin AmericaClick here to download the slides from this sessionKey Takeaways\nRecognize the critical importance of initiating conversations about sexual health with prostate cancer patients.\nUnderstand the impact of cultural\, racial\, and sexual orientation differences on these discussions.\nLearn about the biopsychosocial model and its role in addressing the comprehensive needs of patients beyond just biomedical issues.\n\nProgram11:30-11:50 AMCurrent Initiatives Progress Report; Webinars\, Videos\, Live events and Healthcare Professional toolsRun Wang \n11:50 AM-12:10 PMWhat the future holds: New tools; New Patient directed materials; New Grant Submission; Men’s HealthGerald Brock \n12:10-12:30 PMQ&A: What works for SLAMs Members and What’s Needed
URL:https://www.issmmovember.com/event/slams2025/
LOCATION:Sao Paulo\, Brazil\, Sao Paulo\, Brazil
CATEGORIES:ISSM-Movember Sessions at Relevant Meetings
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SUMMARY:Session at the Annual meeting of the Canadian Urological Association (CAU); UNC - Urology Nurses
DESCRIPTION:Title: An Update on ISSM & Movember Initiatives directed at Prostate Cancer Survivors and Sexual Health: Relevance to Latin AmericaTitle: An Update on ISSM & Movember Initiatives directed at Prostate Cancer Survivors and Sexual Health: Relevance to Latin AmericaClick here to download the slides from this sessionTitle: Nurses play a critical role in Managing Sexual Dysfunction among Couples dealing with Prostate Cancer Therapy.\nKey Takeaway\n\nNurses play a crucial role in addressing sexual dysfunction in couples affected by prostate cancer therapy. With the right training and resources\, they can provide essential support\, guidance\, and interventions to improve patients’ and partners’ quality of life.\n\nProgram\n03:30 – 04:00 PM – Nurses play a critical role in Managing Sexual Dysfunction among Couples dealing with Prostate Cancer Therapy- Gerald Brock\, MD\, FRCSC \nSpeakerGerald Brock\, MD\, FRCSCProfessor Emeritus\, Western University\, London\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://www.issmmovember.com/event/cua-unc/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, Canada\, Ottawa\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ISSM-Movember Sessions at Relevant Meetings
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Introduction to Asking the Question about Sexual Health
DESCRIPTION:Registration will become available soonTuesday\, May 27\, 2025\, Time: 9.00 – 10.30 PM UTC (click here for your timezone)Introduction:\nAddressing sexual health is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of prostate cancer care. This first webinar sets the stage by exploring why healthcare professionals should initiate conversations about sexual health with their patients.Through a real-life patient case\, expert insights\, and a discussion of key guidelines\, this session will highlight the importance of sensitivity to cultural\, racial\, and sexual orientation differences. Attendees will also be introduced to the biopsychosocial model\, which extends beyond biomedical aspects to address the full spectrum of patient needs.Join us to gain practical strategies for engaging in these essential conversations and to preview what’s ahead in this impactful webinar series. \nKey Takeaways\n\nRecognize the critical importance of initiating conversations about sexual health with prostate cancer patients.\nUnderstand the impact of cultural\, racial\, and sexual orientation differences on these discussions.\nLearn about the biopsychosocial model and its role in addressing the comprehensive needs of patients beyond just biomedical issues.\n\nSpeakersGerald Brock\, MDProfessor in the Department of Surgery\, Division of Urology\, at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in London\, Ontario\, Canada Arthur Burnett\, MDProfessor of urology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine\, USA Daniela Wittmann\, PhD\, LMSWAssociate Professor Emerita\, Urology at the University of Michigan Department of Urology in the University of Michigan Health System\, USA
URL:https://www.issmmovember.com/event/webinar-introduction-to-asking-the-question-about-sexual-health/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Session at the 30th SMSNA Scientific Meeting at AUA 2025
DESCRIPTION:Title: How to Counsel Patients and Partners on Sexual Side-Effects and Rehabilitation: Implementing Statement 1 of the International Guidelines for Sexual Healthcare in Prostate Cancer.Click here to download the slides from this sessionKey Takeaways\n\nAddressing sexual health in prostate cancer care requires continuous dialogue\, inclusivity\, and a biopsychosocial approach for effective rehabilitation.\nIntegrating biological\, psychological\, and social factors is essential for comprehensive prostate cancer care\, as emphasized in clinical guidelines.\nRecognizing and addressing the unique needs of sexual and gender minorities ensures equitable and patient-centered treatment.\nClinical guidelines provide a structured approach to incorporating biopsychosocial aspects into prostate cancer care\, benefiting both patients and their partners.\n\nProgram\n08:15 – 08:20  AM – The Importance of Starting and Continuing the Conversation – Daniela Wittmann08:20 – 08:30 AM – Biopsychosocial Model in Prostate Cancer Treatment – Sharon Bober08:30 – 08:45  AM – Sexual and Gender Minorities in Prostate Cancer Care – Akanshka Mehta\, Tet Yap \nSpeakersDaniela Wittmann\, PhD\, LMSWAssociate Professor Emerita of Urology\, University of Michigan Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, USASharon Bober\, PhDAssociate Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School and Founding Director of the Sexual Health Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute\, Boston\, USA.Akanksha Mehta\, MD\, MSProfessor and Director of Male Reproductive Health in the Department of Urology at Emory University School of Medicine\, Atlanta\, USA.Tet Yap\, MA\, MD\, FRCS (Urol)Consultant Andrological Surgeon and Reader in Urology at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust\, London\, UK.
URL:https://www.issmmovember.com/event/smsna-at-aua/
LOCATION:The Venetian Convention & Expo Center 201 Sands Avenue Las Vegas\, NV 89169\, 201 Sands Avenue\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89169\, United States
CATEGORIES:ISSM-Movember Sessions at Relevant Meetings
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SUMMARY:Session at the Yukon GP\, Canada
DESCRIPTION:Title\nSexual Dysfunction and Prostate Cancer Prevalence\, Treatment\, and Resources. \nKey Takeaways\n\nSexual health is compromised by all prostate cancer treatments\nSexual health concerns impact the patient\, partner\, & couple\nSexual health concerns require a biopsychosocial approach\nSexual health treatments should be sensitive to the unique contributions of socio-cultural determinants\nInitiate a conversation about sexual health concerns (and ask over time)\n“Asking the question” is challenging without appropriate resources to respond\nWe are working on delivering access to comprehensive clinician and patient resources\n\n  \nSpeakersGerald Brock\, MD\, FRCSCProfessor Emeritus\, Western University\, London\, Ontario\, CanadaAndrew Matthews\, PhD\, CPsych\n[/vc_column_text]Click here to download the slides from this session[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.issmmovember.com/event/session-at-the/
LOCATION:Yukon\, Canada\, Yukon\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ISSM-Movember Sessions at Relevant Meetings
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SUMMARY:Session at the Joint ISSM/ISSWSH Scientific Meeting – Partner perspective
DESCRIPTION:Title: What about me? Understanding the unmet sexual and support needs of female partners of men with prostate cancer.Click here to download the slides from this sessionKey Takeaways\nUnderstanding the importance of a biopsychosocial approach to sexuality in the context of prostate cancer.\nRecognizing the significance of addressing partner needs in the Guidelines for Sexual Healthcare in Prostate Cancer.\nThe value of assessing female partners’ sexual function when planning sexual rehabilitation for men with prostate cancer.\nIdentifying three key ways in which a man’s prostate cancer treatment impacts his partner’s sexual well-being.Exploring three effective strategies for supporting female partners in the survivorship phase of prostate cancer.\n\nProgram11:15 – 11:20  AM Opening and Introduction \nGerald Brock \n11:20 – 11:30 AMHow to Start the Conversation with a Very Brief Review of Treatment Side-EffectsJohn Mulhall \n11:30 – 11:40 AMThe Impact of Prostate Cancer Sexual Side-Effects on the Female PartnerAnnamaria Giraldi \n11:40 – 11:50 AMHow Couples Adjust Psychologically and Sexually – Loss and Grief\, Creating a New Sexual ParadigmDaniela Wittmann \n11:50 – 12:00 PMThe Development of the Scale that Assesses Partners’ Unmet Sexual and Support Needs John Mulhall \n12:00 – 12:15  PMQ&A
URL:https://www.issmmovember.com/event/isswsh2025/
LOCATION:Atlanta\, USA\, Atlanta\, United States
CATEGORIES:ISSM-Movember Sessions at Relevant Meetings
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SUMMARY:Session at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM)
DESCRIPTION:Title: Optimizing patients’ sexual outcomes in prostate cancer survivorship: Preparing patients and partners for treatment-related sexual side-effects and rehabilitation.Click here to download the slides from this sessionKey Takeaways\nGuideline-Based Approach – Utilizing established guidelines ensures standardized and effective care.\nPatient Education – Providing patients with accessible educational tools helps them understand and cope with their situation.\nEvidence-Based Practice – Relying on scientifically validated information enhances treatment credibility.\nTransparent Communication – Being honest about treatment outcomes fosters trust and informed choices.\n\nProgram09:00 – 09:05 AMWelcome and Opening Gerald Brock \n09:05 – 09:20 AMProstatectomy Run Wang \n09:20 – 09:35 AM Pre-radiotherapy StrategiesLuca Incrocci \n09:35 – 09:50 AMPsychological Aspects of Pre-Surgery/Pre-Radiotherapy CounsellingSandrine Atallah \n09:50 – 10:00 AMQ&A \nSpeakers\nGerald Brock\, MD\, FRCSC Urology Professor Emeritus\, Western University\, London\, Ontario\, Canada\nSandrine Atallah\, Lebanon\, MD\, FECSM Psycho-Sexology AUBMC\, Beirut\, Lebanon\nLuca Incrocci\, Netherlands\, MD\, PhD Radiation Oncology Professor of Genito-Urinary Radiotherapy\, Erasmus MC\, Rotterdam\, Netherlands \nRun Wang\, USA\, MD\, FACSUrology Professor of Urology\, Director of Sexual Medicine Fellowship Program University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and McGovern Medical School\, Houston\, Texas\, USA
URL:https://www.issmmovember.com/event/essm2025/
LOCATION:Vienna\, Austria
CATEGORIES:ISSM-Movember Sessions at Relevant Meetings
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SUMMARY:Session at the MESSM Scientific Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Title: An Update on ISSM & Movember Initiatives directed at Prostate Cancer Survivors and Sexual Health: Relevance to Latin AmericaClick here to download the slides from this sessionKey Takeaways\nNew International guidelines for sexual health care for prostate cancer patients have been developed.\nSexual dysfunction is a common negative consequence of prostate cancer treatments.\nHealthcare providers need to take an active role in discussing sexual problems and realistic expectations with patients and partners.\nBiopsychosocial treatments can reduce sexual dysfunctionsand promote the recovery of intimacy.\n\nProgram4:00 – 4:05 PMWelcome and Introduction Gerald Brock \n4:05 – 4:20 PM The Impact of Prostate Cancer Therapies on the Biopsychosocial Aspects of SexualitySandrine Atallah \n4:20 – 4.25 PMThe Impact of Individual Prostate Cancer Therapies on Sexual Function Gerald Brock \n4:25 – 4:30 PMQuestion and Answer Session (Q&A) \nSpeakers\nSandrine Atallah\, MD\, MHM\, FECSM\, ECPS; Consultant in Sexual Medicine\, Certified Psycho-Sexologist\, AUBMC – Beirut\, Lebanon\nGerald Brock\, MD\, FRCSC; Professor Emeritus\, Western University\, London\, Ontario\, Canada
URL:https://www.issmmovember.com/event/session-at-the-messm-scientific-meeting/
LOCATION:Cairo\, Egypt\, Cairo\, Egypt
CATEGORIES:ISSM-Movember Sessions at Relevant Meetings
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241115
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SUMMARY:Session at the Congress of British Society of Urological Surgeons (BAUS)
DESCRIPTION:Title\nImproving Sexual Health Outcomes in Prostate Cancer: A Focus on Sexual Minorities \nSpeakerTet YapPsychosexual Therapist Psychological Support for Adult Patients and Staff The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
URL:https://www.issmmovember.com/event/session-at-the-congress-of-british-society-of-urological-surgeons-baus/
LOCATION:Nottingham\, UK\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ISSM-Movember Sessions at Relevant Meetings
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240926T144000
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SUMMARY:Session at the World Meeting on Sexual Medicine (WMSM 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Title\nGuidelines for Sexual Health Care for Prostate Cancer Patients: Recommendation of an International Panel \nGuiding Principles\n\nThe healthcare provider plays an active role in routinely addressing sexual concerns in prostate cancer survivorship.\nSexuality and sexual recovery are multi-dimensional.\nThe role of grief and mourning in couples’ recovery of sexual intimacy has emerged as a path towards a new sexual paradigm despite sexual dysfunction.\nMen rarely return to baseline sexual function after prostate cancer treatment.\nIncluding the partner in sexual health counseling\, if both partners agree\, is preferable when men are partnered.\nSupport by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers is needed to best assist support men and their partners who desire to recover sexual intimacy after prostate cancer therapy.\n\nSpeakers\n\nDaniela Wittmann\, PhD\, MSW – Associate Professor Emerita Department of Urology\, Assocatie Director of the Weiser Center for Prostate Cancer\, University of Michigan\, USA\nJohn Mulhall\, MD MSc FECSM FACS FRCSI- Director Sexual & Reproductive Medicine Program Urology Service\n\nClick here to download the slides from this session
URL:https://www.issmmovember.com/event/session-at-the-world-meeting-on-sexual-medicine-wmsm-2024/
LOCATION:Madrid\, Spain\, Spain
CATEGORIES:ISSM-Movember Sessions at Relevant Meetings
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240629T144000
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SUMMARY:Session at the International Consultation on Sexual Medicine (ICSM)
DESCRIPTION:Title\nGuidelines for Sexual Health Care for Prostate Cancer Patients: Recommendation of an International Panel \nGuiding Principles\n\nThe healthcare provider plays an active role in routinely addressing sexual concerns in prostate cancer survivorship.\nSexuality and sexual recovery are multi-dimensional.\nThe role of grief and mourning in couples’ recovery of sexual intimacy has emerged as a path towards a new sexual paradigm despite sexual dysfunction.\nMen rarely return to baseline sexual function after prostate cancer treatment.\nIncluding the partner in sexual health counseling\, if both partners agree\, is preferable when men are partnered.\nSupport by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers is needed to best assist support men and their partners who desire to recover sexual intimacy after prostate cancer therapy.\n\nProgram\n\n14:00-14:11 PM –  Introduction – global perspective on PCa and background – Philip Odiyo Ouma \n14.12-14:15 PM –  Impact on sexual function – John Mulhall \n14.16-14:20 PM – Assessment – Christian Nelson \n14.20-14:30 PM – Biomedical treatments – John Mulhall \n14.30-14:35 PM –  Education and health systems – Arthur Burnett \n14.35- 14:40 PM – Q&A \nSpeakers\n\nPhilip Odiyo Ouma\, MS\nDaniela Wittmann\, PhD\, MSW\nJohn Mulhall\, MD\nChristian Nelson\, PhD\nArthur Burnett\, MD\n\nClick here to download the slides from this session
URL:https://www.issmmovember.com/event/session-at-the-international-consultation-on-sexual-medicine-icsm/
LOCATION:Madrid\, Spain\, Spain
CATEGORIES:ISSM-Movember Sessions at Relevant Meetings
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