Sexuality and Its Relationship to Cancer

HPV infection is the most common sexually transmitted disease and the cause of several types of cancer, including anal cancer. Several experts explain the effectiveness of the HPV vaccine in preventing these cancers, something that we should all be aware of.

Studies have shown that adolescent and young adult patients with cancer want to discuss with their doctors sexuality and reproductive health, yet topics such as contraception, body image, and fertility are rarely discussed. Read a doctor’s advice for starting this conversation.

Dr. Daniel Vorobiof, an oncologist and an expert on sexuality, addresses some of the common misconceptions about sexuality during cancer treatment and offers strategies for dealing with the changes that couples may experience.