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An evidence and expert opinion-based framework to help clinicians assess and manage the sexual side-effects of prostate cancer therapies, and facilitate shared decision-making between clinicians, patients and partners.
These Guidelines are intended for use by clinicians. If you are a person with prostate cancer or their partner, please note that these Guidelines do not replace individual medical advice. Read more.
Prostate cancer therapies can negatively impact patients’ sexual function; this can lead to changes in their relationship with their partner. Reliable information or support is not always available, contributing to distress and relationship breakdowns. These Guidelines provide information about the comprehensive support that patients and partners need. It ultimately exists to support clinicians in helping men and their partners live healthier lives, after prostate cancer treatment.
Let’s talk about sex: listen to leading experts in sexual health and prostate cancer share the importance of the Guidelines
These Guidelines include 47 statements and recommendations that aim to:
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The development of these guidelines marks the first time that research and clinical expertise on sexual health care in prostate cancer have been comprehensively summarized to influence and guide clinical practice.
To learn more about the development process, go here.
The team of international experts included physicians (urologic, medical and radiation oncologists, sexual medicine urologists, a primary care physician), mental health clinicians with sexual health expertise (psychologists and social workers), nurses, and physical therapists. Men with lived experience and partners were also invited to add their perspectives to the guideline development. Considerations were made for representation from as many countries and cultures as possible.
Guidelines Chair
Daniela Wittmann, PhD, LMSW. Associate Professor Emerita of Urology, Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work. Department of Urology and School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Guidelines Co-Chair
Eilis McCaughan, PhD. Professor in Cancer Care, Ulster University School of Nursing, Coleraine, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
In total, the Guidelines had input from 37 co-authors, 26 peer reviewers and 2 patient advocates, spanning 14 countries globally.
Full list of contributors can be found within these Guidelines.
Eilis McCaughan was a caring nurse, dedicated researcher, beloved mother, and dear friend to all who knew her. She made a significant contribution to the mission of Movember by leading the UK team of researchers in the development of three resources for sexual health care after prostate cancer therapies: a support tool for men with lived experience and their partners, a brief tool to help clinicians engage patients in a conversation about the sexual side-effects of prostate cancer treatment, and an educational program about sexual health in prostate cancer for clinicians. Her efforts and leadership extended significantly to the guideline effort. The legacy of her work carries forward and on through those she worked with and influenced, as well as the community of patients and partners she so passionately served.
Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health on a global scale, focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health and suicide prevention. We raise funds to deliver innovative, breakthrough research and support programs that enable men to live healthier and longer lives. Movember proudly funds True North, a global prostate cancer initiative.
© 2022 Movember. All rights reserved.
Movember Foundation is a registered charity in Australia ABN 48894537905.
Movember acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
© 2022 Movember. All rights reserved.
Movember Foundation is a registered charity in Australia ABN 48894537905.
Movember acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.