Sex after breast cancer
SHARED by Anonymous on August 6, 2008 - 9:07pm
The Women's Sexual Health Foundation (www.twshf.org) emailed me the link to a fantastic article that I'd like to share....http://www.usnews.com/blogs/on-women/2008/08/05/sex-after-breast-cancer.html
With the recent news of actress Christina Applegate being diagnosed with breast cancer, this article is particularly timely. And, as the article's author eloquently states, as much discussion as there is, there isn't enough being said about the sexual health issues that breast cancer survivors face.
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Hi Kristin, Another aspect to consider is women who experience breast cancer may be more susceptible to a divorce. To find out more, you can visit this link.
http://empowher.com/news/cancer/breast/breast-cancer/2008/08/05/are-divo...
It's traumatic enough for a woman to be faced with any cancer affecting any part of her body that represents her womanhood, let alone have to endure the strain it can place upon her relationship with her partner and family. I'm sure there are men who leave their sick wives for less than honorable reasons. Then again, there are wives who encourage their husbands to leave them because they want them to go on with their lives. Either way, isn't there enough to deal with?
I'm in training, and training others, for the (Susan G.) Komen 3-Day 60-mile walk (DFW, 11/07-09). One of the women who have been training with me is a delightful, spunky 10-year survivor. I'm in awe of the women who are involved with the organization and the event, and it's encouraging to hear about the men who have been strong supporters and participants, doing the walks with their wives - or in memory of them. It goes to show that there is quality life after surviving breast cancer.
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