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Tough Topics in Cancer pt 1: Sexual Health & Intimacy
In this webinar section, Dr. Melanie Altas, MD, FRCSC, discusses navigating sexual health during & after breast cancer treatment. Dr. Altas' presentation can be found at the beginning of the webinar.
Speaker:
Dr. Melanie Altas is a Gynaecologist and Sexual Medicine Physician. She is Director of the BC Centre for Vulvar Health, and a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of OB/GYN at University of British Columbia. As a consultant gynaecologist for the BC Cancer Agency, she specializes in providing care for women with sexual medicine and menopausal concerns during and after cancer treatment. Dr. Altas is passionate about knowledge translation and improving access to care for patients in the community.
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Resources:
Managing Vulvar & Vaginal Dryness after Breast Cancer
https://www.bcvulvarhealth.ca/
Better Sex Through Mindfulness by Dr. Lori Brotto
Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski
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