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Preserving Intimacy

Today, more patients survive cancer and its treatment than ever before. Survivorship means that you must look to the best quality of life possible and that includes your sexuality and sexual relationship. Restoring sexual function means restoring your self-image and sense of self-esteem. It promotes the unique person you are and can create for you and your partner your own special intimacy, sense of affection, and physical gratification. Your values and beliefs are important in the success of various alternatives; sometimes all you need is permission to try something different. Go ahead! Be yourselves! Take the risk! Have some fun!