Cancer treatment can affect your emotions, appearance, vitality and senses. All of these can affect your sex life. If your cancer or treatment is likely to affect your sex life, your doctor can advise you on the best way to deal with it.

Don’t hesitate to ask your doctor about ways to improve your sexual performance. Many patients experience various sexual problems after being diagnosed and treated for cancer.

Young adulthood is a time for dating and sexual experimentation. It is normal to have concerns about how cancer will affect your sex life and how your partner will react if they find out they have cancer.

Sexual activity is a natural human need, especially for people with cancer. During and after treatment, physical and emotional changes will take place, affecting the desire and ability to have sex.