SEXUALITY IN OLDER PATIENTS WITH CANCER

Abstract

Contrary to what one might think, sexuality in the elderly patient plays an important role in maintaining a good quality of life. In the elderly patient with cancer, the problem is even more pressing. There are major barriers to talking about sexuality both on the part of patients and providers. For this reason, provaiders should increase their competence in order to offer both psychological and medical support to elderly patients who, put at ease, would benefit enormously from it in each stage of the disease, and in follow up.

Keywords

• sexuality
• elderly
• cancer
• rehabilitation