#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.orgSummary: 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’ Introduction9:18 Readjusting to cancer diagnosis and treatment21:46 Common feelings after treatment30:27 When to discuss prophylactic stress management with patients52:38 What to say to a cancer survivor or someone diagnosed with cancer1:03:05 Having control and fear of recurrence1:17:44 How much information should be given to patients1:21:57 Sexual relationships during and after a breast cancer treatment and diagnosis1:38:01 Dr. Bullis’ unique method of analysis1:49:12 Breakdowns and reboundsResources: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/SURVIVINGBREASTCANCERFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/SurvivingbreastcancerorgPinterest: 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-1Donate to our cause https://tinyurl.com/yc9cgt4eAttend an event https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/eventsSupport the showListener FeedbackIf this episode resonated with you, we invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.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! Become a Breast Cancer Conversations+ Member! Sign Up Now. Enjoying our content? Please consider supporting our work.