Overview
So this week we started a two-week series, exploring the complex and deeply personal area of sexuality and intimacy, and how this can be affected by NETs.
This week our NET Nurse, Kate Wakelin took a look at some of the changes that happen to us and our bodies as we get older, and the impact of cancer treatments on this.
We’ll be following this up next week, with guest expert Dr Amanda Hordern, who will be focussing on strategies we can use to increase our level of confidence and connection.
We know this is a very personal area of our lives, and for some of you this may not be something you feel OK about engaging with, at this point in time. It’s totally fine to sit these ones out, if that’s the case for you. Having said that, we will be taking a very gentle approach, so although earbuds might be a good idea if you have children in the room, we will be trying to stay well within everyone’s comfort zones.
Notes:
More about NAIDOC Week:
NAIDOC Weekwww.naidoc.org.au
Cancer Council booklet “Sexuality, Intimacy and Cancer”: https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/cancer-side-effects/sexuality-and-intimacy
Managing Diarrhoea factsheet: https://neuroendocrine.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/190801b-UFD-Factsheet3-Diarrhoea-Final.pdf
Vitamin and Mineral Deficiences in NETs factsheet: https://neuroendocrine.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/181128-UFD-Factsheet02-Vitamins.pdf
Continence Foundation of Australia: https://www.continence.org.au/
World NET Cancer Day State of the Nation Webinar video: http://ow.ly/KnnE50ChlHE
To join Kate’s team for a virtual walk/run for NETs:
https://fundraise.neuroendocrine.org.au/event/march4nets/home
Smiling Mind NAIDOC Week meditation, featuring Uncle Jack Charles: https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
To contact Kate, email NETNurse@neuroendocrine.org.au or call 1300 287 363.
This video was originally broadcast into our Facebook Private Discussion Group. If you are affected by NETs (either as a patient or carer) and in Australia, you’re welcome to join this group – www.facebook.com/groups/472805285594/ (once you click on “Join Group”, you will be guided to answer three questions, so we can approve your membership). Our Carers group is at www.facebook.com/groups/797093257354706
Please note that the information provided in this video is general, and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your own health or a medical concern.
