Integrating sexual health into care for patients with cancer and chronic illness

Posted by Michael Jannicelli | Jun 18, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 |

Nature Reviews Disease Primers, Published online: 18 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41572-026-00712-y

Cancer and chronic illnesses and their treatments negatively impact patients’ sexual health yet sexual issues are inadequately addressed in healthcare, often due to societal taboo and inadequate clinician training. Sexual health is part of overall well-being and should be integrated into whole-person medical care using a biopsychosocial model.

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Michael Jannicelli

Michael Jannicelli - "A PROVEN BUSINESS FIRESTARTER & BRANDING GENIUS" a true natural born Trendsetter. • Created over 100 products under 3 brands, sold in 30+ countries worldwide and influencing youth across the globe. • Featured in Forbes magazine +over 100 print publications, television talk shows, major motion pictures and national radio stations. • Co-founder and VP of Bliss beverage USA and President/co-founder of Socko International - fastest growing privately held beverage company in US (Forbes) with Hogan Energy & Raw Energy WWE. • Co-founder of Throwdown Industries (2003) - leading brand in multibillion dollar Impact/Action Sports Market (products designed for superior MN • Diagnosed with auto-immune diseases aged 13; using his experience to help others and promote a positive message while developing edgy products to benefit people with chronic illness.