I have been dealing with Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the bone marrow), diagnosed in July 2003. My doctors have told me that I "almost" or "could have" died 5 different times. I did not know it at the time, but the MM cancer ate through my bone marrow and I walked around with a broken back (at my right lower L-1 vertebrae) for 5 months before diagnosis. I wondered why my libido went to ZERO and had been that way for 5 years, especially since I have been on 5 different kinds of chemothereapy. For those sexually active, you must be very careful, because of certain kinds of chemotherapy. I am currently on Revlimid, which is a "cousin" of Thalidomide, which pregnant women took in the 1950's, causing severe birth defects in newborns and infants.
I am trying to research about cancer and sexuality. If there is anyone out there dealing with cancer and would like to discuss this, please post or contact me.

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Between chemotherapy treatments and brittle bones sex must seem like an impossible dream. What a challenge! I have not experienced cancer (knock on wood) but I've spoken to a few people at this forum who have and may be able to share info with you.

Good luck and stay well!