Sexual Health and Breast Cancer: Developing Appropriate Education for Women Going Through Treatment

Sexual Health and Breast Cancer: Developing Appropriate Education for Women Going Through Treatment

The purpose of this study is to assess the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of a educational video series for patients going through breast cancer treatment.

This is a prospective, mixed methods pilot study to evaluate the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of a novel educational video series for patients going through breast cancer treatment. The video series addresses topics such as what to expect from breast surgery, how to prepare for breast surgery, treatment effects of breast cancer therapies, and mitigation and communication strategies for navigating breast cancer treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Stage I-III invasive breast cancer within one month of initial multi-disciplinary clinic visit or surgical consultation
• Ability to complete survey material independently
• Able to read and speak English
• Willingness to comply with study material and procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age < 18 years old
• Stage 0 or IV breast cancer
• Non-breast cancer diagnoses
• History of anti-hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy not related to breast cancer
• Prior breast cancer diagnosis