Additional Resources

ABBREVIATIONS / MEDICAL TERMS:

  • National Training Institute USA - Oncology Abbreviations - click here

  • Northern Ireland Cancer Network - Glossary of Terms - click here

BODY IMAGE:

  • Free E-Booklet on Body Image by MacMillan Cancer Support UK - click here

  • Free audiobook on Body Image by MacMillan Cancer Support UK - click here

  • Bronte’s story on weight changes from Bronte Palmer, UK by Sexwithcancer.com - click here (page 18)

  • Stories about masculinity with/after cancer by Elvin K., UK and Christopher Samuel, UK
    -     click here for the intro video and here for the art project.
    More information on the art project     here.

GYNAECOLOGICAL CANCER TREATMENT:

  • Gynaelogical cancer website - Thisisgo.ie - click here

  • Ellie’s Story on vaginal dryness, pain and fertility - Macmillan Cancer Support UK - click here

  • Podcast episode with psychosexual therapist Linsey Blair (including info on dilators and lubricants) - The Answers for Cancers Podcast - click here

  • ‘Ohnut’ Penetration Buffers - Bodygra.ie - click here

  • ‘Vagiwell’ Vaginal Dilator Set - Bodygra.ie - click here

  • ‘Yes’ Water-Based pH balanced lubricant - Bodygra.ie - click here

MASTECTOMY:

MENOPAUSE:

  • Online shop for vaginal dilators and skin-friendly lubricants by Body Grá - click here

  • General menopause information by Irish health advocate, Nume - click here (website) and here (instagram)

  • Free Menopause and Cancer podcast by Dani Binnington, UK - click here

  • Free online/UK support group for people experiencing menopause during/after cancer - click here

  • Aisling Gallagher’s story on menopause at age 28 - click here

  • Cáit’s story on induced menopause by Sexwithcancer.com - click here - page 25

  • Ellie’s story from Ellie, 22, UK on induced menopause - Macmillan Cancer Support UK - click here

  • Sarah’s story from Sarah, UK about her mental health after hysterectomy - click here

  • Podcast episode with psychosexual therapist Linsey Blair (including info on dilators and lubricants) - The Answers for Cancers Podcast - click here

  • Breast Cancer Now (UK): Menopausal Symptoms and Breast Cancer

  • ‘Ohnut’ Penetration Buffers - Bodygra.ie - click here

  • ‘Vagiwell’ Vaginal Dilator Set - Bodygra.ie - click here

  • ‘Yes’ Water-Based pH balanced lubricant - Bodygra.ie - click here

MENTAL HEALTH:

  • Psychosexual therapists in Ireland - click here

  • Podcast episode with psychosexual therapist Linsey Blair (including info on changing your expectations of sex) - The Answers for Cancers Podcast - click here

  • Radio interview by psychosexual therapist Linsey Blair on Claire Byrne - click here

  • Podcast episode with a survivor and a therapist about the impact of fertility and cancer treatments - click here

  • A partner’s story about the impact of your spouse going through cancer - click here

  • Sarah’s story from Sarah, UK about her mental health after hysterectomy - click here

  • Ali’s story from Ali, 46, UK about her mental health following cervical cancer diagnosis - click here

  • Elvin’s story from Elvin, 66, UK on his experience of prostate cancer - click here

  • Stories about masculinity with/after cancer by Elvin K., UK and Christopher Samuel, UK
    -     click here for the intro video and here for the art project.
    More information on the art project     here.

OSTOMY:

  • Blog Post by Psychosexual Nurse Specialist Lorraine Grover, on Bowel Cancer and Sexual Wellbeing - click here

  • Vlogs by Sex Educator Hannah Witton on her experiences with stomas and sex - click here and also click here

PROSTATE CANCER TREATMENT:

  • National peer support group ‘Men Against Cancer’ - click here

  • Podcast on impact of prostate cancer treatments with Prostate Patient Advocate Martin Sweeney - click here

  • Podcast on erectile issues by retired GP, Psychosexual Therapist & author Dr Mary Rogan - click here

  • E-Book on Body Image by MacMillan Cancer Support UK - click here

  • Audiobook on Body Image by MacMillan Cancer Support UK - click here

  • Guide on pelvic floor exercises by the HSE - click here

  • Guide on erectile treatments and other pelvic health info by the HSE - click here

  • Video on incontinence and erectile issues by genitourinary expert, Jeffrey Brady MD - click here

  • Elvin’s story from Elvin, 66, UK on his side-effects of prostate cancer - click here

  • Stories about masculinity with/after cancer by Elvin K., UK and Christopher Samuel, UK - click here for the intro video and here for the art project. More information on the art project here.

RELATIONSHIP / PARTNER COMMUNICATION:

  • Podcast episode with a survivor and a therapist about the impact of fertility and cancer treatments - click here

  • Irish Examiner: ‘Rebuilding relationships after cervical cancer treatment’ - click here

  • Podcast episode on communication with partners after prostate cancer treatment with patient advocate Martin Sweeney - click here

  • Podcast episode on how/why to discuss the impact of your diagnosis with those close to you - click here

  • Podcast episode with psychosexual therapist Linsey Blair (including info on changing your expectations of sex) - The Answers for Cancers Podcast - click here

  • Dame Deborah James’ story on prioritising intimacy and communication with her partner with Stage 4 Bowel cancer - click here.

  • Podcast episode with a survivor and a therapist about the impact of fertility and cancer treatments - click here