Intimacy After Breast Cancer : A Practical Guide to Dealing with Your Body, Relationships, and Sex

Congratulations, you''ve survived breast cancer. This should be a time to celebrate - so why do you feel so empty and alone? Medical professionals prepare you for surgery and other treatments, but do not always address your emotional and sexual health. In INTIMACY AFTER BREAST CANCER, two time breast cancer survivor, Gina Maisano, openly and honestly discusses the sensitive issues of self esteem, body image and sexuality to help you become the total woman you still arePart One begins by examining the emotions commonly experienced by breast cancer survivors, including anxiety and fear of recurrence. It then offers guidance on how to regain emotional control and the confidence to start living again. The mental and physical effects of post surgical medications are, also, discussed, along with solutions for maintaining optimum health and even creating a new look. Part two focuses on rediscovering your sexuality. In a frank, compassionate manner, it addresses the issues and insecurities that most often challenge women, as well as suggestions for overcoming them.Love and intimacy do not have to end with a breast cancer diagnosis. In INTIMACY AFTER BREAST CANCER, Gina Maisano will help you discover the joys of being a woman.