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Poster Display session

11P - Impact of testicular cancer on socio-economic and sexual health of survivors: A questionnaire-based survey

Date

15 Mar 2024

Session

Poster Display session

Presenters

Muhammad Khan

Citation

Annals of Oncology (2024) 9 (suppl_2): 1-2. 10.1016/esmoop/esmoop102404

Authors

M.R. Khan1, P. Kearney Sheehan1, A. Bazin2, C. Leonard3, U. Aleem4, L. Corrigan5, R.S. McDermott2

Author affiliations

  • 1 Medical Oncology, Tallaght University Hospital, D24 NR0A - Dublin/IE
  • 2 Medical Oncology, AMNCH Adelaide and Meath Hospital, D24 NR0A - Dublin/IE
  • 3 Oncology Day Ward, AMNCH Adelaide and Meath Hospital, D24 NR0A - Dublin/IE
  • 4 Medical Oncology Dept., The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, M20 4BX - Manchester/GB
  • 5 Department Of Medical Oncology, Tallaght University Hospital, D24 NR0A - Dublin/IE

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Abstract 11P

Background

Testicular cancer (TC) is highly curable cancer commonly diagnosed at a younger age [1]. A high cure rate may come at a cost of late side effects potentially having a negative impact on social, economic and sexual wellbeing [2]. We conducted this study to determine the prevalence and severity of this effect on TC survivors in Ireland. 1. Kusler, K.A. and J.N. Poynter, International testicular cancer incidence rates Cancer Epidemiology, 2018. 56; 2. Kerns, S.L., et al., Relationship of Cisplatin-Related Adverse Health Outcomes With Disability and Unemployment Among Testicular Cancer Survivors. JNCI Cancer Spectr, 2020. 4(4).

Methods

Patients attending the testicular survivorship clinic at Tallaght University Hospital Dublin were requested to fill out a survey questionnaire to determine the severity of the impact of testicular cancer on fertility, socioeconomic and sexual health using a five point Likert scale.

Results

A total of 83 patients completed our survey questionnaire. Respondents reported that TC had a major impact on personal financial goals with 42% stating a minor to very significant impact. Career choices and job stability remained intact for almost 70% patients but performance at work was affected in 41% participants. One third of patients reported minor to very significant effect on their relationship with their partner. Around 30% of patients reported minor to very significant effect on erectile function and ejaculation. Satisfaction with sexual activity was affected in 39% patients. TC affected the libido in almost half of the patients while 20% reported an effect on their ability to find a new partner. Among participants 34% had children after TC and 17% reported seeking medical assistance for conception.

Table: 11P

No effect (%) Minor effect (%) Moderate effect (%) Significant effect (%) Very significant effect (%) Blank (%)
Performance/productivity at work 58 18 6 8 8 1
Job stability/security 72 6 7 2 10 2
Career choices 71 1 13 4 10 1
Personal financial goals 57 13 14 4 11 1
Relationship with your partner 64 10 12 7 6 1
Body image perception 53 18 17 10 2 0
Finding new partner 80 7 2 5 2 4
Libido (sex drive, interest in sex) 54 13 12 14 6 0
Erection 70 6 8 10 6 0
Ejaculation 71 5 8 4 11 1
Satisfaction with sexual activity 61 16 5 12 6 0

Conclusions

A significant number of young TC survivors are enduring the negative sequelae of TC on their social, financial and sexual health. More studies are needed to identify at risk population and also more supports are required to cater their needs.

Clinical trial identification

Editorial acknowledgement

Legal entity responsible for the study

The authors.

Funding

Has not received any funding.

Disclosure

All authors have declared no conflicts of interest.

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