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In the former chapter, we looked at sexuality or more specifically at aspects of sexual function. In this chapter, we will widen the scope. Sexuality has more pillars than function alone. The two other elements that seem very relevant in the context of cancer and its treatment are sexual identity and sexual relationship. Each of these three elements, sexual function, sexual identity, and sexual relationship, can be seriously disturbed over the cancer journey. We will try to address each of those areas separately, but it is obvious that they influence each other and subsequently they will influence the quality and quantity of sexual expression and sexual satisfaction.
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Gianotten, W.L. (2017). The Various Levels of Impact. In: Reisman, Y., Gianotten, W. (eds) Cancer, Intimacy and Sexuality. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-43193-2_5
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