Sex, Intimacy & Lung Cancer: Part of Your Care, Not an Afterthought | Dr. Narjust Florez

Is it safe to have sex during lung cancer treatment? How do you handle body image after surgery, scars, or hair loss?? Dr. Narjust Florez and Taryn, who lead the Young Lung Cancer Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, join YLCI's Leah for an open, judgment-free conversation covering sex, intimacy, body image, and contraception after a lung cancer diagnosis. This episode covers: ✔️ Why sexual health gets overlooked in oncology visits ✔️ What "sexual health" actually includes (it's not just intercourse) ✔️ Is it safe to have sex during chemo, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy? ✔️ Loving your body after surgery, scars, and treatment side effects ✔️ Performance anxiety and body image — for men too ✔️ Safest birth control & contraception options during cancer treatment ✔️ How to normalize these conversations with your care team ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 Sexual Health & Cancer Care 1:23 Redefining Sexual Health 4:01 Safety During Treatment 5:50 Loving Your New Body 8:21 Body Image & Performance Pressure 11:47 Contraception & Birth Control Options 18:34 Normalizing the Conversation 🔗 Young Lung Cancer Program at Dana-Farber: https://www.dana-farber.org/cancer-ca... 🔗 YLCI Resource Directory: https://ylci.org/resource-directory/ 🔗 https://www.dana-farber.org/newsroom/news-releases/2022/sexual-dysfunction-high-among-women-with-lung-cancer 🤍 Young Lung Cancer Initiative | https://ylci.org Add your photo to the Faces of YLC gallery: https://ylci.org/faces-of-ylc/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/younglungcancer TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@younglungcancerisathing Facebook: https://facebook.com/younglungcancer LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/young-lung-cancer-initiative Donate: https://ylci.org/donate/ Young Lung Cancer Initiative's work is made possible by the support of our Mission Support Partners: Johnson & Johnson, Nuvation Bio, and Boehringer Ingelheim. YLCI retains full editorial control over all content, which is produced independently of our partners. Medical disclaimer: All content on this channel is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The stories and information shared reflect individual experiences; every diagnosis, treatment plan, and outcome is different, and what you see here may not apply to your situation. Nothing on this channel is a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or advice from your own medical team. Never disregard or delay seeking medical advice because of something you watched here. Always consult your oncologist or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about your health or treatment.