Sexual dysfunction in bladder cancer

What is it about?

Bladder cancer is the most common genitourinary tract cancer. Over 75% of new cases are diagnosed as non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Yet, little is known about the impact of sexual dysfunction on this survivor group. We conducted a mix of surveys (n=117) and interviews (n=26) to evaluate sexual symptoms among individuals diagnosed with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

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Why is it important?

Our findings indicate sexual symptoms are common and raise awareness about the frequency and impact of sexual symptoms on survivors' intimate relationships. This work represents a critical first step to inform the development of symptom management education programs to dispel misinformation about contamination post-treatment and improve quality of life.