Response

I thank Dr Anne Katz for her comments¹ regarding the inclusion of sexuality and sexual function in the cancer survivorship road map.² Although sexual health was indeed mentioned in the survivorship road map, Dr Katz is correct this topic merits further coverage.

The writing of Oncology Briefs requires a fine balance between distillation of key complex cancer topics into 2 or 3 readable pages, while simultaneously ensuring thorough evidence-based coverage. The fact Dr Katz’s letter highlights the breadth of the issue of sexual function in cancer survivorship, and could further elaborate on management strategies, suggests this topic could be a brief of its own.

I absolutely acknowledge the impact of cancer treatments on sexual health is profound and agree that family physicians are well situated to address these concerns. Thank you for bringing attention to this important issue as we strive to better support cancer survivors in all aspects of their lives.

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