Sexuality in head and neck cancer patients

• Published in: Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation Vol. 78; no. 3; pp. 298 - 304
• Main Authors: Monga, Uma, Tan, Gabriel, Ostermann, Henry J., Monga, Trilok N.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY Elsevier Inc 01.03.1997; Elsevier
• Subjects: Aged; Biological and medical sciences; Body Image; Female; Head and Neck Neoplasms - psychology; Humans; Internal-External Control; Libido; Male; Medical sciences; Middle Aged; Neuropsychological Tests; Otorhinolaryngology (head neck, general aspects and miscellaneous); Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology; Patient Satisfaction; Self Concept; Sexual Behavior; Sexuality; Tumors; Human; Survey; Sexuality; Head and neck; ENT disease; Complication; Malignant tumor

Objective: To describe sexual functioning and its relationship with age, extent of disfigurement, performance status, and psychological functioning in head and neck cancer patients following radiation therapy with or without surgery. Design: Descriptive study, self-report survey, convenience sample....