Share your feelings, hopes, fears and concerns. Talk about the things you still find difficult and make plans for the future together.
If you’re having difficulties in your relationship after treatment is over, you may like to see a counsellor or other trained professional together or separately.
More information for partners is available in the Living with cancer section.
Sexuality and intimacy
Physical and emotional changes after cancer can affect how you feel about your sexuality and intimacy.
After treatment, you might have scars or other body changes from surgery, or weight gain or hair loss from other types of treatment. These changes can affect your self-esteem and body image. Sexuality and intimacy are also affected by your mood and how well you are feeling.
Living with cancer has more information about how cancer can affect your sexuality and intimacy, including possible effects on your sex life, regaining sexual confidence, the impact of cancer on your partner and how they can help, and starting a new relationship after cancer.
