How to meet someone romantically when you have cancer?

Hello @Katie1985‍, thank you for sharing what you've been going through. Navigating relationships when you're dealing with a serious diagnosis can be challenging. Let me tag some other members who can possibly share with you.

Hi everyone, how are you today?

Can you relate to what @Katie1985‍ is feeling? Do you think it's hard to meet people when you have cancer? How do you navigate romantic relationships?
@Nancylavonne1‍ @2Tomorrow!‍ @Clttruj‍ @azbabydoll0077‍ @saffiree5‍ @Jamie3000‍ @barb2496‍ @December28‍ @Angelo70‍ @Garycalvin56‍ @menow4466‍ @Lauriemac‍ @budgar‍ @TimBrennan‍ @Dandylu‍ @Helen54‍ @Kheffers79‍ 

Don't hesitate to share your experiences and advice with us here!

Take care,
Courtney

We’ll not sure what is being addressed here…. Ovarian cancer or getting involved romantically with a cancer diagnosis. I was diagnosed in 1971 with ovarian & survived. And a relationship is not real high on my priorities.

@Katie1985 I just got diagnosed with BC, also had a DMX I feel the same why. Do I even bring someone into this mess. 

Hi everyone,

I wanted to bring this discussion back because cancer doesn't just affect our health. It can also change how we see ourselves, our relationships, and the idea of dating or building a future with someone. These feelings can be incredibly difficult to navigate, and many people wonder whether others have felt the same way.

• Have you ever worried that a cancer diagnosis would affect your chances of finding or maintaining a romantic relationship?
• If you've dated during or after cancer treatment, what was that experience like? When, if ever, did you choose to tell someone about your diagnosis?
• What advice would you give to someone who feels uncertain about opening their heart to someone while living with cancer?

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Whether you're in a relationship, dating, or choosing to focus on yourself right now, your perspective may offer comfort and hope to someone facing the same questions.

Looking forward to hearing your experiences!

Take care,
Somya from the Carenity team 🌼