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By Pam Stephan, About.com Guide to Breast Cancer

Intimacy After Breast Cancer Treatment – Looking for a New "Normal"

Tuesday December 11, 2007
Looking for a new “normal” with your loved one takes a coordinated effort. Physical, emotional, and spiritual changes will affect your physical relationship. Rebuilding your intimate life takes time, persistence, creativity, empathy, and good communication. Don't give up - here are some tips for rebuilding your intimate relationship.

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December 15, 2007 at 12:18 am
(1) Joey Starkey says:

My best friend (my girlfriend) is revocering from her breast cancer. She has had problems adjusting to her new look. It really doesn’t bother me. But it does cause imitacy isssues.

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