Hospitals often provide free sexual counseling. Community agencies or private counselors charge a fee, which may be adjusted to a family's income. Sexual counseling is a specialty within the counseling professions. It is always best to ask for a referral from someone you trust rather than select a name at random from the phone book. Ask your doctor, nurse, or social worker.
Sexual intimacy is a fulfilling part of life, with or without cancer.
Pursue your questions and concerns with your health-care team. Who Has Cancer and His Partner. These pamphlets are available through your local ACS unit. The information provided through OncoLink should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care.