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Sexual Health After Breast Cancer
Sexual Health After Breast Cancer Dec 10, 2024 Noted sexpert Dr. Don Dizon explains why sexual health after cancer treatment should be more than an afterthought. At the 2024 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Dr. Don Dizon, professor of medicine and professor of surgery at the Brown University Cancer Institute, was part…
Sex is difficult
I am finished with right mastectomy and reconstruction and left breast reduction and I'm on Anastrazole for 3 more years. My biggest issue is with sex. We always had a great relationship with sex. It was wonderful. Now I find, I cannot climax. I actually don't really have any pleasurable feelings when he touches me. I use…
Black Women and Hormonal Therapy Sexual Side Effects
Black Women and Hormonal Therapy Sexual Side Effects November 22, 2024 Hormonal therapy is more likely to affect physical quality of life for Black women than white women. Dr. Janeane Anderson discusses her research on the topic. In the THRIVE trial, sexual side effects caused by hormonal therapy led to lower mental…
Life After Hysterectomy, Mastectomy and Anastzole
A little back story. I was diagnosed at the age of 41 with ER+ Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in 2018. I had a lumpectomy, 33 radiation treatments and then took Tamoxifen religiously for 4 years. Just when I was starting to feel back to myself and like I had this thing beat, I found out almost 4 years to the day that it came…
2017 BC Diagnosis…how are you doing?
Hello Friends:💐 It’s been awhile since I’ve checked in. I’m curious how my 2017 friends are doing. Have you had a recurrence? Is all going well? I’d love to know how everyone from 2017 is doing. I’m doing well. This site has been a huge support to me and I just want to thank you all again for your support. I look forward…
Research on Side Effects at ASCO 2024
Research on Side Effects at ASCO 2024 June 21, 2024 Five researchers discuss their research on the side effects of breast cancer treatment. At the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in June, an entire poster session was dedicated to treatment-related side effects.Listen to the episode to hear:…
Exercise Boosts Sexual Health in Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Exercise Boosts Sexual Health in Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer Jul 9, 2024 If you have metastatic disease and want better sex, exercise can help. Read more…
Finishing Anastrozole (7yrs) and considering breast reduction on non-Lumpectomy side
Hi everyone. I am finally going to be finished with Anastrozole (with my Oncologist's agreement after Breast Cancer Index test) this October. Here's my 1st question to the women who stopped taking the med after 5, 7, or 10 years: Did you feel or see any difference, in what way and how long did it take to be noticeable? Did…
I WANT MY MOJO BACK!
Hey girls, You know, this loss of libido thing is just unnacceptable. I was in the chat room earlier today and mentioned it and man, you should've heard how many of us are experiencing this problem. I promised the ladies I'd post my rant, so here it comes (or....doesn't ). If bc were a man's disease, not only would there…
Talking To A Partner About Sex After Breast Cancer
Talking To A Partner About Sex After Breast Cancer Feb 16, 2024 Dr. Stephanie Ross offers tips on how to overcome some of the barriers people face when talking to their partners about sex during and after breast cancer treatment. Many people struggle with being intimate during and after breast cancer treatment. Surgery can…
Poll: Experiencing sex and intimacy issues after a diagnosis?
Sex and intimacy can be challenging and long-standing after a breast cancer diagnosis for a variety of reasons — both physical and emotional. Please select the most significant issue you’ve experienced, and share as many details you would like in the topic below.
What is Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) and how to manage it?
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause Dec 22, 2023 Dr. Kristin Rojas explains the collection of symptoms that genitourinary syndrome of menopause encompasses, as well as treatments. Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) is the preferred term for many of the symptoms that menopause can cause, including vaginal dryness and…
What Improves Sexual Well-Being After Breast Cancer? Many Women Say Self-Help
What Improves Sexual Well-Being After Breast Cancer? Many Women Say Self-Help Dec 11, 2023 When it comes to sexual functioning, many women with a history of breast cancer help themselves. Read more…
Vaginal Estrogen Safe for Women With Breast Cancer
Vaginal Estrogen Safe for Women With Breast Cancer Nov 21, 2023 Women with breast cancer can safely use vaginal estrogen to treat certain menopausal symptoms. Read more…
Strategies Available for Women’s Sexual Health Issues After Cancer, Better Access Needed
Strategies Available for Women’s Sexual Health Issues After Cancer, Better Access Needed Sep 14, 2023 Although treatments for women’s sexual health issues after cancer exist, many women don’t know about them. Read more…
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