Refractory psycho-existential distress and continuous deep sedation until death in palliative care: The French perspective.

Objective: Since February 2016, French Claeys-Leonetti law has recognized patients' right to confront incurable diseases with short-term prognosis and refractory physical or psychological or existential symptoms by requesting continuous deep sedation until death (CDSUD). Determining when psychological or existential distress is refractory and unbearable remains complex and controversial.This review provides a comprehensive thought on CDSUD for advanced incurable patients with refractory psychological and/or existential distress in palliative care settings.

[The impact of gynaecological cancers on woman's sexuality and her couple].

This article, devoted specifically to gynaecological cancers and their impact on the sexual and marital lives, is a collaboration between the psychologists and onco-gynaecologist within a cancer center. In oncology, gynaecological cancers' treatments involve at the same time anatomical, physiological and functional modifications impacting, in a major way, on the sexual life of women. All the phases of the sexual answer can be touched.

[Sexual health for patients suffering from cancer].

Patients suffering from cancer generally see their sex life deteriorate. Their self-image, the way their body is seen and their relationships with others are profoundly changed. Inviting the patient to evoke their difficulties helps them to regain a fulfilling sex life despite the disease.