| Well, here's a subject that's not normally
discussed when talking about most cancers. But, oh boy, is it important! When
you first learned you had cancer you probably were only concerned about whether you would
live or die. It's normal to lose interest in sex during this time.
Cancer treatments can make you feel less sexually
attractive (it's hard to feel sexy when you are bald, have gained [or lost] a great deal
of weight, and are missing some of your body parts.)
But, as you return to a more-normal routine your interest
in sex will probably return. It's more than just sex, you know, it's sexuality. It's our
need for closeness, touching, caring, and pleasure.
Learn to talk with your doctors and your partner about your
sexual feelings and expectations. Fighting cancer is hard enough, don't add any more
frustrations to it!
Here's a list of publications about
sex and cancer.
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