Cancer, Baby: Children and the Body After Cancer
By Gina Shaw on October 27th, 2011 Categories: The Breast Cancer JourneyFrom the time I was a teenager, I had always been rather proud of my breasts, fairly perky 36Cs. I wasn’t a fan of the rest of my body, wishing endlessly that I were taller, willowier, and had a less poochy tummy. But the boobs, I liked.
I still remember a time in college when I was hanging out with some housemates in my bathrobe, …
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Sexuality Issues
By Sabitha Pillai-Friedman, Ph.D., L.C.S.W., C.S.T. on June 15th, 2011 Categories: Day-to-Day MattersMost of my clients who have had cancer treatments complain about sexual difficulties. While there are some healthcare providers who are interested in hearing/talking about sexual side effects that you might be experiencing, you may encounter those who don’t seem open to this kind of conversation. Breast cancer survivors deal with sexual side effects such as low desire, vaginal dryness, and painful intercourse due to …
