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Published on: 04/23/15
Embracing Body Image After Cancer
One of the most common complaints I hear from patients relate to body image after cancer. One of the more common reactions to cancer, particularly during treatment, is having negative…
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Published on: 04/6/15
Questions to Ask Your Doctor After Cancer
Continue reading to learn more about questions for your doctor after cancer regarding sexual health side effects that you can actually use with your medical teams any time before, during, or…
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Published on: 03/23/15
6 Tips for a Successful Conversation about Sex
Conversation about sex is the most important component in finding intimacy again. Cancer changed us, both physically and emotionally, and it may have also changed our wants and needs. The journey…
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Published on: 03/16/15
Intimacy Reflection Letter: A Communication Tool After Cancer
Communication is the topic today. I know that’s a big topic but we’re going to talk about it over at least two episodes. Talking about sex is difficult. And especially…
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Published on: 03/6/15
Finding Physical and Emotional Intimacy After Cancer
Sexual dysfunction after cancer was the beginning of person reflection and an opportunity to evaluate what I wanted and needed in my relationship. My side effects made intercourse impossible, and…
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Published on: 02/23/15
Let’s Talk About Sex After Cancer
There are more than 14.4 million cancer survivors in the United States today, and that number increases every day. More and more people are surviving their disease. Though those numbers…
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Published on: 02/2/15
Sexual Scripts: A New Conversation About Sex After Cancer
After recovering from my own cancer treatment, I assumed my husband and I would resume our sexual relationship in the same way we had before cancer. I couldn’t have been…