Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause or Genitourinary Syndrome of Cancer Treatment & Prevention? “Tissue issues” can worsen with cancer treatments and be uncomfortable personally and intimately.

• New nomenclature proposed to reflect a more inclusive term to enhance diagnostic accuracy for providers and understanding for patients.
• The biopsychosocial approach to cancer treatment includes honoring “tissue issues” and the constellation of symptoms that arise. Cancer treatments and genitourinary symptoms are almost inevitable. Many patients start with a baseline of post menopausal tissues worsening GSM. The symptoms can be intolerable personally and impossible intimately.
• There are safe non-hormonal and hormonal treatments. In this lecture we will review the literature and individualized approach to caring for this patient population including nuances of dosing and the clinical exam. The role of dilators, sexual aides and pelvic relaxation tools.
• Mind, Body, Sexual Health & Cancer Retreat; a multidisciplinary approach to empowered patient education. Coordinate with professionals you know to bring this one day event to your community.