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SUMMARY:Session at the 30th SMSNA Scientific Meeting at AUA 2025
DESCRIPTION:Title: How to Counsel Patients and Partners on Sexual Side-Effects and Rehabilitation: Implementing Statement 1 of the International Guidelines for Sexual Healthcare in Prostate Cancer.Key Takeaways\n\nAddressing sexual health in prostate cancer care requires continuous dialogue\, inclusivity\, and a biopsychosocial approach for effective rehabilitation.\nIntegrating biological\, psychological\, and social factors is essential for comprehensive prostate cancer care\, as emphasized in clinical guidelines.\nRecognizing and addressing the unique needs of sexual and gender minorities ensures equitable and patient-centered treatment.\nClinical guidelines provide a structured approach to incorporating biopsychosocial aspects into prostate cancer care\, benefiting both patients and their partners.\n\nProgram\n08:15 – 08:20  AM – The Importance of Starting and Continuing the Conversation – Daniela Wittmann\n08:20 – 08:30 AM – Biopsychosocial Model in Prostate Cancer Treatment – Sharon Bober\n08:30 – 08:45  AM – Sexual and Gender Minorities in Prostate Cancer Care – Akanshka Mehta\, Tet Yap \nSpeakersDaniela Wittmann\, PhD\, LMSWAssociate Professor Emerita of Urology\, University of Michigan Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, USASharon Bober\, PhDAssociate Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School and Founding Director of the Sexual Health Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute\, Boston\, USA.Akanksha Mehta\, MD\, MSProfessor and Director of Male Reproductive Health in the Department of Urology at Emory University School of Medicine\, Atlanta\, USA.Tet Yap\, MA\, MD\, FRCS (Urol)Consultant Andrological Surgeon and Reader in Urology at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust\, London\, UK.Click here to download the slides from this session
URL:https://staging01.issmmovember.com/event/smsna-at-aua/
LOCATION:The Venetian Convention & Expo Center 201 Sands Avenue Las Vegas\, NV 89169\, 201 Sands Avenue\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89169\, United States
CATEGORIES:ISSM-Movember Sessions at Relevant Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250304
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SUMMARY:Session at the Yukon GP\, Canada
DESCRIPTION:Title\nSexual Dysfunction and Prostate Cancer Prevalence\, Treatment\, and Resources. \nKey Takeaways\n\nSexual health is compromised by all prostate cancer treatments\nSexual health concerns impact the patient\, partner\, & couple\nSexual health concerns require a biopsychosocial approach\nSexual health treatments should be sensitive to the unique contributions of socio-cultural determinants\nInitiate a conversation about sexual health concerns (and ask over time)\n“Asking the question” is challenging without appropriate resources to respond\nWe are working on delivering access to comprehensive clinician and patient resources\n\n  \nSpeakersGerald Brock\, MD\, FRCSCProfessor Emeritus\, Western University\, London\, Ontario\, CanadaAndrew Matthews\, PhD\, CPsych\n[/vc_column_text]Click here to download the slides from this session[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://staging01.issmmovember.com/event/session-at-the/
LOCATION:Yukon\, Canada\, Yukon\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ISSM-Movember Sessions at Relevant Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250228T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250228T121500
DTSTAMP:20260703T154347
CREATED:20250128T135338Z
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SUMMARY:Session at the Joint ISSM/ISSWSH Scientific Meeting - Partner perspective
DESCRIPTION:Title\nWhat about me? Understanding the unmet sexual and support needs of female partners of men with prostate cancer. \nKey Take Aways\n\nUnderstanding the importance of a biopsychosocial approach to sexuality in the context of prostate cancer.\nRecognizing the significance of addressing partner needs in the Guidelines for Sexual Healthcare in Prostate Cancer.\nThe value of assessing female partners’ sexual function when planning sexual rehabilitation for men with prostate cancer.\nIdentifying three key ways in which a man’s prostate cancer treatment impacts his partner’s sexual well-being.\nExploring three effective strategies for supporting female partners in the survivorship phase of prostate cancer.\n\nProgram\n\n11:15 – 11:20  AM –  Opening and Introduction – Gerald Brock\n11:20 – 11:30 AM –  How to Start the Conversation with a Very Brief Review of Treatment Side-Effects – John Mulhall\n11:30 – 11:40 AM – The Impact of Prostate Cancer Sexual Side-Effects on the Female Partner – Annamaria Giraldi\n11:40 – 11:50 AM – How Couples Adjust Psychologically and Sexually – Loss and Grief\, Creating a New Sexual Paradigm – Daniela Wittmann\n11:50 – 12:00 PM – The Development of the Scale that Assesses Partners’ Unmet Sexual and Support Needs – John Mulhall\n12:00 – 12:15  PM – Q&A \nClick here to download the slides from this session
URL:https://staging01.issmmovember.com/event/isswsh2025/
LOCATION:Atlanta\, USA\, Atlanta\, United States
CATEGORIES:ISSM-Movember Sessions at Relevant Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250221T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250221T100000
DTSTAMP:20260703T154347
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SUMMARY:Session at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM)
DESCRIPTION:Title\nOptimizing patients’ sexual outcomes in prostate cancer survivorship: Preparing patients and partners for treatment-related sexual side-effects and rehabilitation. \nKey Takeaways\n\nGuideline-Based Approach – Utilizing established guidelines ensures standardized and effective care.\nPatient Education – Providing patients with accessible educational tools helps them understand and cope with their situation.\nEvidence-Based Practice – Relying on scientifically validated information enhances treatment credibility.\nTransparent Communication – Being honest about treatment outcomes fosters trust and informed choices.\n\nProgram\n\n09:00 – 09:05 hrs – Welcome and Opening – Gerald Brock \n09:05 – 09:20 hrs – Prostatectomy – Run Wang \n09:20 – 09:35 hrs – Pre-radiotherapy Strategies – Luca Incrocci \n09:35 – 09:50 hrs – Psychological Aspects of Pre-Surgery/Pre-Radiotherapy Counselling – Sandrine Atallah \n09:50 – 10:00 hrs – Q&A \nSpeakers\n\nSandrine Atallah\, MD\, MHM\, FECSM\, ECPS; Consultant in Sexual Medicine\, Certified Psycho-Sexologist\, AUBMC – Beirut\, Lebanon\nLuca Incrocci\, MD\, PhD; Professor of Genito-Urinary Radiotherapy\, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute\, Rotterdam\, The Netherlands\nRun Wang\, MD\, FACS; Professor of Urology\, Director of Sexual Medicine Fellowship Program University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and McGovern Medical School\, Houston\, Texas\, USA\n\nClick here to download the slides from this session
URL:https://staging01.issmmovember.com/event/essm2025/
LOCATION:Vienna\, Austria
CATEGORIES:ISSM-Movember Sessions at Relevant Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241205T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241205T163000
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SUMMARY:Session at the MESSM Scientific Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Title\nManagement of Post-Prostate Cancer Sexual Dysfunction in 2024: Optimizing Modalities of Treatment. \nKey Takeaways\n\nNew International guidelines for sexual health care for prostate cancer patients have been developed.\nSexual dysfunction is a common negative consequence of prostate cancer treatments.\nHealthcare providers need to take an active role in discussing sexual problems and realistic expectations with patients and partners.\nBiopsychosocial treatments can reduce sexual dysfunctionsand promote the recovery of intimacy.\n\nProgram\n4:00 – 4:05 PM – Welcome and Introduction – Gerald Brock \n4:05 – 4:20 PM -The Impact of Prostate Cancer Therapies on the Biopsychosocial Aspects of Sexuality- Sandrine Atallah \n4:20 – 4.25 PM – The Impact of Individual Prostate Cancer Therapies on Sexual Function – Gerald Brock \n4:25 – 4:30 PM – Question and Answer Session (Q&A) \nSpeakers\n\nSandrine Atallah\, MD\, MHM\, FECSM\, ECPS; Consultant in Sexual Medicine\, Certified Psycho-Sexologist\, AUBMC – Beirut\, Lebanon\nGerald Brock\, MD\, FRCSC; Professor Emeritus\, Western University\, London\, Ontario\, Canada\n\nClick here to download the slides from this session
URL:https://staging01.issmmovember.com/event/session-at-the-messm-scientific-meeting/
LOCATION:Cairo\, Egypt\, Cairo\, Egypt
CATEGORIES:ISSM-Movember Sessions at Relevant Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241115
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SUMMARY:Session at the Congress of British Society of Urological Surgeons (BAUS)
DESCRIPTION:Title\nImproving Sexual Health Outcomes in Prostate Cancer: A Focus on Sexual Minorities \nSpeakerTet YapPsychosexual Therapist Psychological Support for Adult Patients and Staff The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
URL:https://staging01.issmmovember.com/event/session-at-the-congress-of-british-society-of-urological-surgeons-baus/
LOCATION:Nottingham\, UK\, Nottingham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:ISSM-Movember Sessions at Relevant Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240926T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240926T144000
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SUMMARY:Session at the World Meeting on Sexual Medicine (WMSM 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Title\nGuidelines for Sexual Health Care for Prostate Cancer Patients: Recommendation of an International Panel \nGuiding Principles\n\nThe healthcare provider plays an active role in routinely addressing sexual concerns in prostate cancer survivorship.\nSexuality and sexual recovery are multi-dimensional.\nThe role of grief and mourning in couples’ recovery of sexual intimacy has emerged as a path towards a new sexual paradigm despite sexual dysfunction.\nMen rarely return to baseline sexual function after prostate cancer treatment.\nIncluding the partner in sexual health counseling\, if both partners agree\, is preferable when men are partnered.\nSupport by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers is needed to best assist support men and their partners who desire to recover sexual intimacy after prostate cancer therapy.\n\nSpeakers\n\nDaniela Wittmann\, PhD\, MSW – Associate Professor Emerita Department of Urology\, Assocatie Director of the Weiser Center for Prostate Cancer\, University of Michigan\, USA\nJohn Mulhall\, MD MSc FECSM FACS FRCSI- Director Sexual & Reproductive Medicine Program Urology Service\n\nClick here to download the slides from this session
URL:https://staging01.issmmovember.com/event/session-at-the-world-meeting-on-sexual-medicine-wmsm-2024/
LOCATION:Madrid\, Spain\, Spain
CATEGORIES:ISSM-Movember Sessions at Relevant Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240629T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240629T144000
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SUMMARY:Session at the International Consultation on Sexual Medicine (ICSM)
DESCRIPTION:Title\nGuidelines for Sexual Health Care for Prostate Cancer Patients: Recommendation of an International Panel \nGuiding Principles\n\nThe healthcare provider plays an active role in routinely addressing sexual concerns in prostate cancer survivorship.\nSexuality and sexual recovery are multi-dimensional.\nThe role of grief and mourning in couples’ recovery of sexual intimacy has emerged as a path towards a new sexual paradigm despite sexual dysfunction.\nMen rarely return to baseline sexual function after prostate cancer treatment.\nIncluding the partner in sexual health counseling\, if both partners agree\, is preferable when men are partnered.\nSupport by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers is needed to best assist support men and their partners who desire to recover sexual intimacy after prostate cancer therapy.\n\nProgram\n\n14:00-14:11 PM –  Introduction – global perspective on PCa and background – Philip Odiyo Ouma \n14.12-14:15 PM –  Impact on sexual function – John Mulhall \n14.16-14:20 PM – Assessment – Christian Nelson \n14.20-14:30 PM – Biomedical treatments – John Mulhall \n14.30-14:35 PM –  Education and health systems – Arthur Burnett \n14.35- 14:40 PM – Q&A \nSpeakers\n\nPhilip Odiyo Ouma\, MS\nDaniela Wittmann\, PhD\, MSW\nJohn Mulhall\, MD\nChristian Nelson\, PhD\nArthur Burnett\, MD\n\nClick here to download the slides from this session
URL:https://staging01.issmmovember.com/event/session-at-the-international-consultation-on-sexual-medicine-icsm/
LOCATION:Madrid\, Spain\, Spain
CATEGORIES:ISSM-Movember Sessions at Relevant Meetings
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