The PDQ cancer information summaries are reviewed regularly and updated as new information becomes available. This section describes the latest changes made to this summary as of the date above.

The Prevalence and Types of Sexual Dysfunction in People With Cancer

Added text to state that most information relates to women who have breast or gynecologic cancer and men who have prostate cancer, and that less is known about how other types of cancers—in particular, other solid tumors—affect sexuality.

Revised text to state that sexual problems may remain constant and fairly severe or even continue to increase.

Assessment of Sexual Function in People With Cancer

Revised text to include energy for sexual activity as an aspect of current sexual function that should be addressed.

Treatment of Sexual Problems in People With Cancer

Added text to state that the long-term safety of the use of vaginal estrogens by women who should avoid estrogens has not been determined.

Revised text on the use of transdermal testosterone in various populations (cited Goldstat et al. as reference 58, Simon et al. as reference 61, Nathorst-Böös et al. as reference 62, Shifren et al. as reference 63, and Barton et al. as reference 64). Added text on the effects of testosterone supplementation on breast tissue (cited Hofling et al. as reference 67).

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