#37 - The New Normal & Intimacy After Cancer - With Dr. Bullis

Love the podcast? Send us a text! The New Normal & Intimacy After Cancer - With Dr. Bullis by SurvivingBreastCancer.org Summary: In this episode, Laura and the surviving breast cancer team talk to Dr. Bullis about how to psychologically deal with a breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and the uncertainty of recurrence after treatment. Dr. Bullis discusses how to assess how much information should be given to patients and when to begin discussing how to manage stress with patients. He also explains the difficulties in having sexual relationships after a breast cancer treatment, and how to overcome those difficulties. Topics: 6:22 Dr. Bullis’ Introduction 9:18 Readjusting to cancer diagnosis and treatment 21:46 Common feelings after treatment 30:27 When to discuss prophylactic stress management with patients 52:38 What to say to a cancer survivor or someone diagnosed with cancer 1:03:05 Having control and fear of recurrence 1:17:44 How much information should be given to patients 1:21:57 Sexual relationships during and after a breast cancer treatment and diagnosis 1:38:01 Dr. Bullis’ unique method of analysis 1:49:12 Breakdowns and rebounds Resources: Store My Tumor https://storemytumor.com/ Quotes: 55:34 Dr. Bullis: “And I think in survivorship, what you're really trying to do is shift the narrative from this is about my cancer to this is about my coping.” Socials: Say Hi on Social: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SURVIVINGBREASTCANCER Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Survivingbreastcancerorg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BreastCancerConversations/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SBC_org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/survivingbreastcancerorg/ _________________________ Subscribe to our newsletter https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/subscribe-1 Donate to our cause https://tinyurl.com/yc9cgt4e Attend an event https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/events Support the show Listener Feedback Please share a review with us! If this episode resonated with you, we invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share some stars! You can also click the link in the show notes that says "Love this episode? Send us a text" to share feedback. Messages are completely anonymous. If you would like us to follow up directly, please include your email address in your message so we can respond. Latest News: Join our Mailing List - New content drops every Monday! Discover FREE programs, support groups, and resources from SurvivingBReastCancer.org! Enjoying our content? Please consider supporting our work.