Dancing With Fear: Tips and Wisdom from Breast Cancer Survivors
by Leila Peltosaari
USA $14.95, CAN $18.95, 224 pages, trade paperback, 2005 (published by Tikka Books)
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Worst Things to Say
“Oh you poor woman,” exclaimed a friend in horror when I told her I had breast cancer, and then she started telling me how many women die every year from this disease. It would have been much kinder to remind me how many survive.
Vaginal dryness and itching
Drink lots of water. Avoid douches and perfumed soaps and toilet paper. Keep your vaginal area very clean. Shower head set on massage mode gives instant relief.
Wear panties with cotton crotch. Remove panties when sleeping. For intimate relations and comfort, try over-the-counter water lubricants and moisturizer gels like KY Jelly or Replens. Your gynecologist will prescribe other products if needed.
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