Dating and New Relationships: Overview

Survivors sometimes find that dating after cancer is different than dating before cancer. You may feel physically and emotionally changed by your experience, and this may affect how you approach dating. Understanding some common reactions to dating after cancer and why they happen can help you manage your own reactions and have greater confidence in establishing new relationships.

Detailed Information about this topic includes:

• Why dating after cancer may feel different to you
• Understanding your feelings about dating and forming new relationships
• Deciding when and how to bring up your cancer experience

Suggestions for this topic include:

• Tips for meeting people and practicing your social skills
• How support groups and journaling can help you manage concerns about dating and relationships

Additional Resources for this topic include organizations that provide more detailed information and support services to help you with dating and new relationships.