Education Center

After Cancer, Inc. has been awarded a 2025 Pfizer/NCCN Quality Improvement Grant to expand national efforts supporting sexual health in metastatic breast cancer care for both patients and providers.

After Cancer, Inc. has been awarded a 2025 Iowa Cancer Consortium Implementation Grant to develop a comprehensive, patient-centered course focused on sexual health and intimacy after cancer.

A prostate cancer diagnosis changed James’s sexual health and his relationship with his wife. Their story highlights the importance of provider guidance, honest conversations, and communicating fearlessly through survivorship.

An overview of anxiety after cancer treatment, its mental and physical symptoms, and its effects on sexual health, paired with a downloadable checklist to help patients prepare for medical visits and ask informed questions about care.

A guide to self-advocacy in addressing cancer-related sexual dysfunction, emphasizing journaling, collaborative healthcare discussions, informed research, and honest communication with your partner.

A practical guide to intimacy after an ostomy, addressing pouch management, odor and leakage prevention, comfort during sex, partner communication, and available support resources.

An overview of vaginal stenosis after cancer treatment, including causes, prevention strategies such as dilator therapy and Kegel exercises, and the importance of communication with providers and partners.

An overview of barriers to sexual healthcare in rural communities and practical strategies to improve access, including telehealth, online interventions, and community-based delivery solutions.

An in-depth look at how stigma and silence around sexual health impact cancer survivors, featuring personal stories that underscore the importance of timely referrals, honest conversations, and community support.