In the present study, we propose a mixed methods approach to characterize and address the sexual health needs among women with breast cancer at the time of diagnosis and throughout treatment.
In the present study, we propose a mixed methods approach to characterize and address the sexual health needs among women with breast cancer at the time of diagnosis and throughout treatment. The objectives are as follows:
To characterize the sexual well-being of women longitudinally throughout the continuum of care, from initial diagnosis into survivorship.
We predict that treatment will adversely affect sexual well-being, and that patient factors, clinical factors, and treatment choices will influence changes in sexual well-being.
To identify gaps is sexual health education provided at the time of diagnosis or during treatment and to determine the appropriate timing of sexual health education delivery.
Patients diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ or invasive breast cancer, seen in the breast center between 09/01/2019 to present, will potentially be recruited to participate.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients less than 18 years of age and those with non-cancer diagnoses or prior history of breast cancer will be excluded.
