Question: How does cancer treatment affect your dating life?

Dating and finding a partner might be important if you are single. But cancer and treatment can cause physical and emotional changes that affect your energy and interest in dating and sex. You might also feel like you are not yourself, do not look good, or have nothing to offer to a potential partner.

How does cancer affects a persons life?

A cancer diagnosis can affect the emotional health of patients, families, and caregivers. Common feelings during this life-changing experience include anxiety, distress, and depression. Roles at home, school, and work can be affected. Its important to recognize these changes and get help when needed.

Can you have cancer and feel OK?

Cancer is always a painful disease, so if you feel fine, you dont have cancer. Many types of cancer cause little to no pain, especially in the early stages.

How does a person with cancer feel?

A cancer can grow into,or begin to push on nearby organs, blood vessels, and nerves. This pressure causes some of the signs and symptoms of cancer. A cancer may also cause symptoms like fever, extreme tiredness (fatigue), or weight loss. This may be because cancer cells use up much of the bodys energy supply.

What does cancer fatigue feel like?

People with cancer might describe it as feeling very weak, listless, drained, or “washed out” that may decrease for a while but then comes back. Some may feel too tired to eat, walk to the bathroom, or even use the TV remote. It can be hard to think or move.

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