Frequently Asked Questions
Navigating intimacy during and after breast cancer can be challenging, but you are not alone. It’s natural to experience changes in sexual health, body image, confidence, and relationships, and these changes can look different for everyone. While support is available, conversations about intimacy are not always easy to start. Many healthcare professionals are equipped to help, yet survivors and providers alike may feel uncertain about when or how to begin these important discussions.
Changes in intimacy and sexual health are common for breast cancer survivors and can significantly impact overall well-being, emotional health, and quality of life. Treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and hormone therapy may affect desire, comfort, energy levels, and how you experience your body. We encourage you to speak openly with your cancer care team about your concerns, questions, or goals related to intimacy, relationships, and sexual health at any stage of survivorship.
This FAQ page is designed to help you better understand how healthcare providers can support intimacy-related concerns and to highlight professionals who work alongside breast cancer survivors in our communities. We recognize that discussing topics like sexual health and intimacy can feel vulnerable, uncomfortable, or even overwhelming, but you deserve compassionate, informed, and respectful care. Explore provider insights below to help guide your next steps as you redefine intimacy, reconnect with your body, and discover what brings you comfort, confidence, and joy moving forward.
To learn more, click on each provider’s name below to access their personal insights, expertise, and guidance on supporting intimacy and sexual health throughout the breast cancer journey.
