Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 18, 2026

Single-Port Robotic-assisted Transaxillary Breast-conserving Surgery: A Prospective, Single-arm, Non-randomized Phase IIa Clinical Trial
Published on: August 19, 2025
Women's experiences of dating after breast cancer
Laura-Kate Shaw1, Kerry A Sherman1,2, Julie Fitness1
1a Centre for Emotional Health , Department of Psychology, Macquarie University , Sydney , Australia.
Abstract:
This study examined women's experiences of romantically dating after breast cancer. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 22 female breast cancer survivors who attempted to form new relationships post-breast cancer. Interview transcripts were analyzed using grounded theory methodology. We identified an overarching theme of "navigating the breast cancer dating journey," comprising seven themes including women's decision to consider dating; ability/desire to commence a new relationship; cancer-related disclosure; changes to intimacy and sexuality; body image difficulties; changing values; and trusting a new partner. Future research should empirically determine factors predicting a woman's ability to form a romantic relationship after breast cancer.
Related Concept Videos
Cancer Survival Analysis
Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
Cancer Therapies
However, cancer treatments can pose several challenges, as therapies used to kill cancer cells are generally also toxic to normal cells. Moreover, cancer cells mutate rapidly and can develop resistance to chemical agents or radiation therapy. Besides, all types of cancer cells may not respond to the same therapy. Some cancer cells respond to one...
Cancer Therapies
Treatment Resistant Cancers
Cancer
