Intimacy is the need or ability to experience emotional closeness with another human being and to have them respond in a similar way.
As women go through the cancer experience, they often feel vulnerable or helpless. They may go through a wide range of emotions. Feeling grief for changes in appearance can affect intimacy. Women may need support and encouragement from partners and loved ones.
Social workers and psychologists who work with cancer patients are trained to help women who experience these feelings. You should feel comfortable to contact them for an appointment as this is a normal part of your treatment and cancer recovery.