Sexual Health and Interpersonal Relationships After Chemoradiation Therapy for Human Papillomavirus-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer: A Cross-sectional Study

Abstract

PURPOSE: To examine sexual health, including sexual satisfaction, and perceived changes in relationships and sexual relationships of human papillomavirus (HPV) oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) survivors ≥12 months after (chemo)radiation therapy. METHODS AND MATERIALS: We undertook a cross-sectional study of HPV-OPC survivors who had completed treatment ≥12 months prior. Eligible patients completed the EORTC QLQ-SHQ22, a customized relationship questionnaire, the EORTC QLQ-C30, MDASI-HN, and PROMIS Anxiety and Depression scales. RESULTS: We enrolled 136 survivors (median age, 61 years [range, 42-87 years]; male, 84%; currently partnered, 72%). The median time from (chemo)radiation therapy completio..