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Exploring Cervical Cancer Treatments, Coping And Sexual Self-Concept After Cervical Cancer, Barbara Hollie
Exploring Cervical Cancer Treatments, Coping And Sexual Self-Concept After Cervical Cancer, Barbara Hollie
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EXPLORING CERVICAL CANCER TREATMENTS, COPING ADAPTATION AND WOMEN'S SEXUAL SELF-CONCEPT AFTER CERVICAL CANCER
By
BARBARA G. HOLLIE
Cervical cancer survivorship is increasing as a result of improved biomedical science and health care. Due to the nature of cervical cancer treatments most cures are not without consequences. Despite the progress in cancer treatments, associated side-effects persist and it is well established that sexual problems result from most of the available treatment options. Subsequently, cervical cancer treatment alters how women cope and experience their sexual self-concept after treatment. Poor coping and a non-adaptive sexual self-concept following cervical cancer treatment can result …