An evaluation of the Androgen Deprivation Therapy Educational Program for men with prostate cancer and their loved ones.

Publications:

1. Wibowo, E., Wassersug, R.J., Robinson, J.W., Matthew, A., McLeod, D.L., Walker, L.M. (2020). An Educational Program Designed to Prepare Patients for Adapting to Androgen Deprivation Therapy Side Effects: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Outcomes. American Journal of Men’s Health, 14(1). doi: 10.1177/1557988319898991. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7005977/ 

2. Wibowo, E., Wassersug, R.J., Robinson, J.W., Matthew, A., McLeod, D.L., Walker, L.M. (2019). How are prostate cancer patients managing androgen deprivation therapy side effects? Clinical Genitourinary Cancer 17(3), e408-e419. doi: 10.1016/j.clgc.2018.12.006. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30745202/

3. Rot, I., Wassersug, R. J., Walker, L.M. (2016). What Do Urologists Think Patients Need To Know When Starting On Androgen Deprivation Therapy? The Perspective from Canada versus Countries with Lower Gross Domestic Product. Translational Andrology and Urology. Apr;5(2):235-47. doi: 10.21037/tau.2016.03.06. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4837317/

4. Donovan, K.A., Walker, L.M., Wassersug, R.J., Thompson, L.M.A., & Robinson, J.W. (2015). Psychological Effects of Androgen-Deprivation Therapy on Men with Prostate Cancer and Their Partners. Cancer. 121(24):4286-99. doi: 10.1002/cncr.29672. https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cncr.29672 

5. Walker, L. M., Tran, S., Wassersug, R. J., Thomas, B., & Robinson, J.W. (2011). Patients and partners lack knowledge of androgen deprivation therapy side effects. Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations. doi:10.1016/j.urolonc.2011.12.015. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22285008/

Exploration of sexual distress among cancer patients, and validation of the sexual distress scale, short form (SDS-SF).

Publications:

1. Santos-Iglesias, P., Bergeron, S., Brotto, L. A., Rosen, N. O., & Walker, L. M. (2020). Preliminary validation of the Sexual Distress Scale-Short Form: Applications to Women, Men, and Prostate Cancer Survivors. Journal of sex & marital therapy, 46(6), 542–563. https://doi.org/10.1080/0092623X.2020.1761494. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32393102/

2. Walker, L. M., & Santos-Iglesias, P. (2020). On the Relationship Between Erectile Function and Sexual Distress in Men with Prostate Cancer. Archives of sexual behavior, 49(5), 1575–1588. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-019-01603-y. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32072396/

3. Santos-Iglesias, P., & Walker, L. M. (2018). Psychometric Validation of the Sexual Distress Scale in Men with Prostate Cancer. The journal of sexual medicine, 15(7), 1010–1020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2018.05.015. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29960626/

4. Santos-Iglesias, P., Mohamed, B., & Walker, L. M. (2018). A Systematic Review of Sexual Distress Measures. The journal of sexual medicine, 15(5), 625–644. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2018.02.020. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29576431/

5. Santos-Iglesias, P., Mohamed, B., Danko, A., & Walker, L. M. (2018). Psychometric Validation of the Female Sexual Distress Scale in Male Samples. Archives of sexual behavior, 47(6), 1733–1743. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-018-1146-2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29557994/

6. Walker, L. M., Villiger, M. P., & Robinson, J. W. (2018). Assessing the utility of a distress screening tool at capturing sexual concerns in a gyne-oncology follow-up clinic. Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 26(3), 887–893. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-017-3905-3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28986645/

A study to assess openness to using external penile prosthesis (EPP) for maintaining sexual intimacy in men with erectile difficulties.

Publications:

1. Fu, F., Duthie, C. J., Wibowo, E., Wassersug, R. J., & Walker, L. M. (2022). Openness to Using an External Penile Prosthesis for Maintaining Sexual Intimacy by Individuals with Erectile Dysfunction: A Cross-Sectional Study. Sexual medicine, 10(5), 100559. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esxm.2022.100559 

A randomized, two-site, controlled trial to evaluate a Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Sexuality (MBCT-S) group program versus a Sex Therapy, Education and SuPport (STEP) group in treating sexual difficulties following breast cancer.

A study to assess use and perceived helpfulness of erectile assistive aids in men after prostate cancer treatment.

Publications:

1. Walker, L. M., Sears, C. S., & Santos-Iglesias, P. (2021). Hard Times: Prostate Cancer Patients' Experiences with Erectile Aids. The journal of sexual medicine, 18(10), 1775–1787. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsxm.2021.07.012. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34526246/

A study to investigate how intersections of cancer and aging impact sexual function, sexual expression, and quality of life.

A pilot study of a group-based mindfulness intervention for low sexual interest/desire and/or arousal following breast cancer treatment.

Development and evaluation of The Oncology and Sexuality, Intimacy and Survivorship (OASIS) Program, an integrated, multi-disciplinary model of sexual health care within oncology.

Publications:

1. Walker, L. M., Sears, C. S., Booker, R., Doll, C., Glaze, S., Phan, T., Brennan, K., & Robinson, J. W. (2021). Perspectives of health care providers referring patients to a newly implemented sexual health program in a Canadian cancer center. Supportive Care in Cancer, 29(12), 7131-7134. doi: 10.1007/s00520-021-06289-4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34075454/

2. Walker, L. M., Sears, C. S., Booker, R., Doll, C., Glaze, S., Phan, T., Brennan, K., Millman, R. D., & Robinson, J. W. (2021). Development, implementation, and evaluation of a multidisciplinary oncology sexual health clinic in a Canadian cancer care setting. Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 15(5), 755-766. doi: 10.1007/s11764-020-00967-8. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33400152/ 

3. Duimering, A., Walker, L. M., Turner, J., Andrews-Lepine, E., Driga, A., Ayume, A., Robinson, J. W., & Wiebe, E. (2020). Quality improvement in sexual health care for oncology patients: a Canadian multidisciplinary clinic experience. Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 28(5), 2195–2203. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-019-05040-4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31428930/ 

4. Walker, L.M., Wiebe, E., Turner, J., Driga, A., Andrews-Lepine, E., Ayume, A., Stephen, J., Glaze, S., Booker, R., Doll, C., Phan, T., Brennan, K., Robinson, J.W. (2019). The Oncology and Sexuality, Intimacy and Survivorship Program Model: An integrated, multi-disciplinary model of sexual health care within oncology. Journal of Cancer Education. doi: 10.1007/s13187-019-01641-z. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31797198/ 

Evaluation of the LowDown on Down There (LDDT), a vaginal and sexual health workshop for women diagnosed with cancer.

Publications:

1. Millman, R., Jacox, N., Sears, C., Robinson, J. W., Turner, J., & Walker, L. M. (2020). Patient interest in the Lowdown on Down There: attendance at a vulvovaginal and sexual health workshop post-cancer treatment. Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 28(8), 3889–3896. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-019-05162-9. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31845008/

2. Sears, C. S., Robinson, J. W., & Walker, L. M. (2018). A comprehensive review of sexual health concerns after cancer treatment and the biopsychosocial treatment options available to female patients. European journal of cancer care, 27(2), e12738. https://doi.org/10.1111/ecc.12738. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28795458/

Studies to determine the factors that predict sexual outcomes after treatment for prostate cancer, and to identify how these factors relate to sexual distress and sexual satisfaction.

Publications:

1. Mainwaring, J. M., Walker, L. M., Robinson, J. W., Wassersug, R. J., & Wibowo, E. (2021). The Psychosocial Consequences of Prostate Cancer Treatments on Body Image, Sexuality, and Relationships. Frontiers in psychology, 12, 765315. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.765315. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34744944/ 

2. Walker L. M. (2021). Psychosocial contributors to patients' and partners' postprostate cancer sexual recovery: 10 evidence-based and practical considerations. International journal of impotence research, 33(4), 464–472. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41443-020-00369-5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33204005/

3. Santos-Iglesias, P., Rana, M., & Walker, L. M. (2020). A Systematic Review of Sexual Satisfaction in Prostate Cancer Patients. Sexual medicine reviews, 8(3), 450–465. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sxmr.2019.09.001. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31653439/ 

4. Walker, L. M., Santos-Iglesias, P., & Robinson, J. (2018). Mood, sexuality, and relational intimacy after starting androgen deprivation therapy: implications for couples. Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 26(11), 3835–3842. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-018-4251-9. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29777382/

5. Walker, L. M., King, N., Kwasny, Z., & Robinson, J. W. (2017). Intimacy after prostate cancer: A brief couples' workshop is associated with improvements in relationship satisfaction. Psycho-oncology, 26(9), 1336–1346. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.4147. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27197037/

6. Walker, L. M., Wassersug, R. J., & Robinson, J. W. (2015). Psychosocial perspectives on sexual recovery after prostate cancer treatment. Nature reviews. Urology, 12(3), 167–176. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrurol.2015.29. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25753250/

1. Bilash, T., & Walker, L. M. (2022). Spare Parts: Navigating Ovarian Cancer as a Transgender Man. Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, 40(9), 1027–1029. https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.21.01249

2. Shah, F. I., Ramage, K., Scime, N. V., Brennand, E. A., & Walker, L. M. (2022). Pelvic Organ Prolapse Takes Up Space in the Bedroom: A Mixed Method Exploration of the Circular Sexual Response Cycle in Women With Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery, 28(5), 315–320. https://doi.org/10.1097/SPV.0000000000001123

3. Matthew, A. G., Trachtenberg, L. J., Yang, Z. G., Robinson, J., Petrella, A., McLeod, D., Walker, L., Wassersug, R., Elliott, S., Ellis, J., Jamnicky, L., Fleshner, N., Finelli, A., Singal, R., Brock, G., Jarvi, K., Bender, J., & Elterman, D. (2022). An online Sexual Health and Rehabilitation eClinic (TrueNTH SHAReClinic) for prostate cancer patients: a feasibility study. Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 30(2), 1253–1260. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-021-06510-4

4. Phelan, R., Im, A., Hunter, R. L., Inamoto, Y., Lupo-Stanghellini, M. T., Rovo, A., Badawy, S. M., Burns, L., Eissa, H., Murthy, H. S., Prasad, P., Sharma, A., Suelzer, E., Agrawal, V., Aljurf, M., Baker, K., Basak, G. W., Buchbinder, D., DeFilipp, Z., Grkovic, L. D., Walker, L.M. … Tichelli, A. (2022). Male-Specific Late Effects in Adult Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Recipients: A Systematic Review from the Late Effects and Quality of Life Working Committee of the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research and Transplant Complications Working Party of the European Society of Blood and Marrow Transplantation. Transplantation and cellular therapy, 28(6), 335.e1–335.e17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtct.2021.10.013

5. Toivonen, K., Santos-Iglesias, P., & Walker, L. M. (2021). Impact of Vulvovaginal Symptoms in Women Diagnosed with Cancer: A Psychometric Evaluation of the Day-to-Day Impact of Vaginal Aging Questionnaire. Journal of women's health (2002), 30(8), 1192–1203. https://doi.org/10.1089/jwh.2019.8262

6. Toivonen, K. I., Williamson, T. M., Carlson, L. E., Walker, L. M., & Campbell, T. S. (2020). Potentially Modifiable Factors Associated with Adherence to Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy among Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review. Cancers, 13(1), 107. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers13010107

7. Bultz, B. D., & Walker, L. M. (2020). The Psycho-Oncologist-A Critical Role in a Cancer Center Survivorship Program. European urology focus, 6(6), 1142–1144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euf.2020.08.005

8. Dewitte, M., Otten, C., & Walker, L. (2020). Making love in the time of corona - considering relationships in lockdown. Nature reviews. Urology, 17(10), 547–553. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41585-020-0365-1