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"This book gives you all the tools you need for restoring intimacy after cancer. It provides straightforward sex advice on issues like how to deal with dryness ('lubricate, lubricate, lubricate') and illustrates gentle ways you can be intimate with your partner, even if treatment has made you hypersensitive in some areas of your body. Most important, it teaches you how to rebuild your self-esteem after cancer by changing the way you think about your body, making intimacy possible and important again after a physically devastating disease." -- MAMM Magazine

"This is a first for a book that touches on sensitive issues women, as survivors of breast cancer often times do not disclose or share. Topics which often times go unaddressed, and undisclosed create internal chaos for us. Treat yourself to this mindful miracle's thoughtful and provocative approach to what others dare not discuss." -- Antoinette Greer, My Sister, My Friend Breast Cancer Support Group (e-mail Antoinette)

"Intimacy After Cancer combines the how-tos, the science and psychological counseling in this compact resource. The book also speaks to women of all ages, relationship status and cancer type." -- Cure Magazine Xtra

"Through humour, personal anecdotes, and refreshingly unabashed discussions of sexuality, this book is a very positive, life affirming approach to intimacy after cancer. Don't be shy -- this is a great read!" -- Breast Cancer Action Kingston (PDF, see p. 3)

"This book is evidence-based (gold standard), written in plain language, and includes a multitude of interviews with oncologists, breast care nurses, and survivors. This book is chalked full of answers to direct, tough, and embarrassing questions that a women can read in the privacy of their own homes." -- National Consortium of Breast Centers

"This book is long overdue and is an outstanding resource for a topic which is not discussed by physicans after cancer treatment. As a breast cancer educator and a breast cancer survivor I can tell you the changes that occur after surgery and treatment can be as devastating as the disease itself. This book is a frank discussion about those changes and there are excellent suggestions from cancer survivors. Every woman who has had surgery and treatment for breast cancer would benefit from this book and physicians would find this an superior resource for their patients." -- Susan Merrill, RN, Breast Health Educator

"Focusing on the human side of cancer, the book proposes solutions for rekindling libido and facilitating open communication between couples. Intimate stories of cancer survivors are featured along with the wisdom of cancer experts." -- American Public Health Association

"You and your partner may need time to adjust to the 'new normal' of life after cancer, but open communication about your concerns and desires will speed the transition." -- Women and Cancer Magazine (sign-in may be required)

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