Intimacy and sex

Textbooks

Y. Reisman and W.L. Gianotten (eds.). Cancer, Intimacy and Sexuality. A Practical Approach. Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, 2017.

Journal articles (peer reviewed literature)

J. Hoole et al. Validated questionnaires on intimacy in patients who have had cancer. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 53, 584-593 (2015).

J. Hoole, A.N. Kanatas and D.A. Mitchell. Psychosexual therapy and education in patients treated for cancer of the head and neck. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 53, 601-606 (2015).

J. Hoole et al. The MHK questionnaire: the first patient reported outcomes (PROs) instrument relating to intimacy problems following the diagnosis and treatment for head and neck cancer. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 56, 910-917 (2018).

K. O'Brien et al. An exploration of the perceived changes in intimacy of patients’ relationships following head and neck cancer. Journal of Clinical Nursing 21, 2499-2508 (2012).

C. Low et al. Issues of intimacy and sexual dysfunction following major head and neck cancer treatment. Oral Oncology 45, 898-903 (2009).

Electronic resources

Relate – The relationship people: Counselling services for every type of relationship in the UK; www.relate.org.uk