Obstetrics & gynaecology

pH-balanced vaginal gel doesn't improve dyspareunia

(HealthDay)—For breast cancer survivors who are premenopausal at diagnosis, a pH-balanced vaginal gel is no better than placebo for improving dyspareunia and overall sexual function, according to a study published in the ...

Oncology & Cancer

Internet CBT ups sexual function in breast cancer survivors

(HealthDay)—For breast cancer survivors (BCSs) with sexual dysfunction, an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) intervention can improve sexual functioning, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in ...

Oncology & Cancer

Many partners of young breast cancer patients suffer anxiety

(HealthDay)—Breast cancer can take a heavy toll on the partners of patients, too, according to a study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's Cancer Survivorship Symposium, held from Jan. 27 to 28 in San ...

Oncology & Cancer

Intervention reduces fear of recurrence in breast CA survivors

(HealthDay)—For breast cancer survivors, the Attention and Interpretation Modification for Fear of Breast Cancer Recurrence (AIM-FBCR) intervention shows promise for reducing fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), according to ...

Oncology & Cancer

Cancer after-care 'shake-up' could reduce NHS costs

Cancer survivors say they may be happy to receive after-care from medical professionals that are not cancer specialists provided they receive follow up care for longer and are compensated by some additional services, such ...

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