LISTEN AGAIN: Exploring Intimacy: Navigating Sexual Health After Cancer | Dr. Kristin Rojas
Dr. Kristin E. Rojas, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a fellowship-trained breast cancer surgeon with a passion for comprehensive wellness in women’s cancer care. She is a national leader in the development of opioid-sparing initiatives in breast cancer surgery and her research focuses on addressing the sexual side effects of cancer treatment and identifying disparities in patient-reported outcomes among Hispanic women with breast cancer. She speaks about the following:
- Navigating the healthcare system effectively as a cancer patient
- Specific solutions to minimize the impact on your sexual health
- Common sexual health side effects & symptoms you may experience as a result of cancer treatments and solutions for each
- Differences between moisturizer and lube, when to use each, and what type to use especially if you have a hormone-sensitive cancer
Referenced in the podcast & related episodes:
- Dr. Rojas’ MUSIC (Menopause Eurogenital Sexual Health and Intimacy Clinic) Program
- Dr. Kristin Rojas on YouTube
- Dr Rojas Recommended Vaginal Moisturizers and Lube: Revaree, Good Clean Love’s Bionourish, HYALO GYN and Uberlube.
- We Are Women’s Health
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Recommended Books on Navigating Cancer
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Recommended Books on Sexual Health
“It’s important to raise awareness about the impact of cancer treatment on sexual health, as there are interventions available and ways to address these concerns. There is hope for women to regain their sexual vitality and intimacy.” – Dr. Kristin Rojas
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