No, your sex life will not be over after cancer treatment. It’s a real concern for many women, and it’s completely normal, says Dr. Elizabeth Comen, a medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering and an advisor to SurvivorNet. “It takes time after breast cancer [treatment] for some women to feel sexy again, to feel good in their skin again,” Dr. Comen says. She’s had so many young patients go on to find love after cancer and get happily married. As for married women going through treatment, Dr. Comen says it’s important to communicate openly with your partner and seek help, if needed, so you can fully address all of the issues around body image and sexuality.
Body Image, Sex, and Adjusting to a New Normal Aft...
Breast Cancer
Body Image, Sex, and Adjusting to a New Normal After Cancer Treatment
No, your sex life will not be over after cancer treatment. It’s a real concern for many women, and it’s completely normal, says Dr. Elizabeth Comen, a medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering and an advisor to SurvivorNet. “It takes time after breast cancer [treatment] for some women to feel sexy again, to feel good in their skin again,” Dr. Comen says. She’s had so many young patients go on to find love after cancer and get happily married. As for married women going through treatment, Dr. Comen says it’s important to communicate openly with your partner and seek help, if needed, so you can fully address all of the issues around body image and sexuality.
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