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This narrative review involves a comprehensive search of PubMed\/MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect for English-language publications (January 2010\u2013May 2025), using combined MeSH and free-text terms for \u2018sexual health\u2019, \u2018cancer\u2019, \u2018nursing\u2019, \u2018roles of nurses\u2019, \u2018immunotherapy\u2019, \u2018targeted therapy\u2019, \u2018sexual health\u2019, \u2018sexual dysfunction\u2019, \u2018vaginal dryness\u2019, \u2018genitourinary syndrome of menopause\u2019, \u2018sexual desire\u2019, \u2018body image\u2019, \u2018erectile dysfunction\u2019, \u2018climacturia\u2019, \u2018ejaculatory disorders\u2019, \u2018dyspareunia\u2019, and \u2018oncology\u2019. We used the IMRAD (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) approach to identify 1245 records and screen titles and abstracts. Fifty studies ultimately met the inclusion criteria (original research, reviews, and clinical guidelines on oncology nursing and sexual health). Results: All the treatments contributed to reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, dyspareunia, and body image concerns, with a prevalence of 57.5% across genders. Oncology nurses can provide sex education and counseling. Barriers (limited training, cultural stigma, and the absence of protocols) hinder effective intervention. Addressing these issues through sexual health curricula, formal referral systems, and policy reforms can enhance nursing care. 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