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Sexual Concerns of Cancer Survivors: Are We Closer to Addressing this Unmet Need?

Event Type:
Webinar
Date:
June 13, 2023
Time:
2:00 - 3:00 PM ET

Event Series

OCS Director’s Series

In this NCI Office of Cancer Survivorship (OCS) Director’s Series webinar on June 13, 2023, Dr. Jennifer Reese of Fox Chase Cancer Center presented Sexual Concerns of Cancer Survivors: Are We Closer to Addressing this Unmet Need? Dr. Reese provided an overview of the current state of the science on cancer-related sexual problems and their management, reviewed recent data on psychosocial interventions for cancer-related sexual concerns, discussed couple-based intimacy enhancement interventions, and highlighted implications for research and future directions. 

The intended audience was researchers, advocates, clinicians, and policymakers who have an interest in oncology, cancer survivorship, and sexual health. 

Speaker

Jennifer B. Reese, PhD
Jennifer B. Reese, PhD

Associate Professor, Cancer Prevention and Control Program
Fox Chase Cancer Center