Scholars@Duke
Sarah Arthur

Selected Publications

Availability of Adolescent and Young Adult-Specific Sexual and Reproductive Health Programs and Resources: A Review of the Websites of National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Centers.

Journal Article J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol · October 28, 2024 Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors often search online for information about cancer-related sexual and reproductive health concerns. A review of the websites of National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers (n = 9) and comprehensive ca ... Full text Link to item Cite

Impact of Financial Costs on Patients' Fertility Preservation Decisions: An Examination of Qualitative Data from Female Young Adults with Cancer and Oncology Providers.

Journal Article J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol · June 2024 Purpose: To examine the impact of financial costs on fertility preservation decisions among female young adults (YAs) with cancer. Methods: Female YAs (N = 18; aged 21-36) with a history of cancer and oncology providers (N = 12) were recruited from an Nati ... Full text Link to item Cite

Psychological distress and pain related to gynecologic exams among female survivors of sexual and physical violence: A systematic review.

Journal Article J Trauma Stress · April 2024 Gender-based violence is prevalent globally, yet the impacts of sexual and physical violence on women's experiences of routine gynecologic care are not well understood. The purpose of this systematic review of quantitative research is to describe (a) psych ... Full text Link to item Cite

Developing a Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Gynecologic Cancer Survivors Undergoing Pelvic Exams

Journal Article Women's Reproductive Health · January 1, 2024 Regular pelvic exams after completing cancer treatment are critical for detecting endometrial and cervical cancer recurrence. Patients report high levels of distress and pain during exams. We conducted in-depth individual interviews with patients (N = 13) ... Full text Cite

Managing female sexual dysfunction.

Journal Article Urol Oncol · August 2022 OBJECTIVE: Provide an overview of sexual dysfunction in female urologic cancer patients, approaches for assessing sexual problems, and interventions to treat sexual dysfunction in this patient population. METHODS: A review of the literature in urologic onc ... Full text Link to item Cite

Sexual and Reproductive Health Concerns

Chapter · September 15, 2021 This book provides a clinically useful resource for evaluation and management of the symptoms and issues that burden survivors of breast cancer. ... Link to item Cite

Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms and Disorders

Chapter · September 15, 2021 This book provides a clinically useful resource for evaluation and management of the symptoms and issues that burden survivors of breast cancer. ... Cite

Improving health engagement and lifestyle management for breast cancer survivors with diabetes.

Journal Article Contemp Clin Trials · May 2020 Breast cancer survivors with type 2 diabetes are at high risk for cancer recurrence, serious health complications, more severe symptoms, psychological distress, and premature death relative to breast cancer survivors without diabetes. Maintaining glycemic ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Partner status moderates the relationships between sexual problems and self-efficacy for managing sexual problems and psychosocial quality-of-life for postmenopausal breast cancer survivors taking adjuvant endocrine therapy.

Journal Article Menopause · August 2019 OBJECTIVE: Past studies indicate that >90% of breast cancer survivors taking adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) experience menopausal symptoms including sexual problems (eg, vaginal dryness, dyspareunia); however, research examining the impact of these probl ... Full text Link to item Cite

Testing a behavioral intervention to improve adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET).

Journal Article Contemp Clin Trials · January 2019 Adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) is used to prevent recurrence and reduce mortality for women with hormone receptor positive breast cancer. Poor adherence to AET is a significant problem and contributes to increased medical costs and mortality. A variety o ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Testing a behavioral intervention to improve adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET).

Conference Journal of Clinical Oncology · May 20, 2017 TPS10128 Background: Adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET) is a crucial component of treatment used to prevent recurrence and reduce mortality for women with hormone receptor positive breast cancer. Poor adherence to AET is a signific ... Full text Cite