2022
Brachytherapy impacts on sexual function: An integrative review of the literature focusing on cervical cancer
Chin C, Damast S. Brachytherapy impacts on sexual function: An integrative review of the literature focusing on cervical cancer. Brachytherapy 2022, 22: 30-46. PMID: 36567175, DOI: 10.1016/j.brachy.2022.10.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSexual morbidityCervical cancerSexual sequelaeImage-guided adaptive brachytherapyQuality of lifeSecondary preventionCurative treatmentDosimetric factorsCommon symptomsVaginal doseCancer patientsClose surveillanceSexual functionIndirect sequelaeSexual symptomsVaginal morbidityVaginal toxicitySexual dysfunctionAdaptive brachytherapySexual healthClinical interventionsMorbidityCritical organsSequelaeEffect relationship
2019
Literature Review of Vaginal Stenosis and Dilator Use in Radiation Oncology
Damast S, Jeffery DD, Son CH, Hasan Y, Carter J, Lindau ST, Jhingran A. Literature Review of Vaginal Stenosis and Dilator Use in Radiation Oncology. Practical Radiation Oncology 2019, 9: 479-491. PMID: 31302301, PMCID: PMC7944435, DOI: 10.1016/j.prro.2019.07.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVaginal dilator therapyVaginal stenosisPelvic radiation therapyRisk factorsRadiation therapyOutcomes of patientsRadiation-induced vaginal stenosisRadiation oncologyStrong risk factorCare of womenDilator therapyDilator useRT doseProspective dataSexual functionVaginal dilatorsVaginal changesOptimal durationRadiation oncologistsEarly manifestationStenosisLiterature reviewSearch termsProspective effortsPathophysiology
2014
Comparative Patient-Centered Outcomes (Health State and Adverse Sexual Symptoms) Between Adjuvant Brachytherapy Versus No Adjuvant Brachytherapy in Early Stage Endometrial Cancer
Damast S, Alektiar K, Eaton A, Gerber NK, Goldfarb S, Patil S, Jia R, Leitao M, Carter J, Basch E. Comparative Patient-Centered Outcomes (Health State and Adverse Sexual Symptoms) Between Adjuvant Brachytherapy Versus No Adjuvant Brachytherapy in Early Stage Endometrial Cancer. Annals Of Surgical Oncology 2014, 21: 2740-2754. PMID: 24619493, DOI: 10.1245/s10434-014-3562-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFemale Sexual Function IndexPoor health statesSexual functioningEndometrial cancerSexual functionEarly-stage endometrial cancerHealth statesStage I endometrial cancerBaseline sexual activityStage endometrial cancerEndometrial cancer survivorsSexual Function IndexSignificant risk factorsSurgery groupUnderwent surgeryEQ5D scoresFSFI scoreSurgery typeAdjuvant brachytherapyCancer survivorsMore frequent useRisk factorsFunction IndexSexual dysfunctionMultivariable regression