In this session from Cancer Nation’s 2026 Virtual Summit, we welcome cancer and intimacy educator Claire Rumore.

Cancer can change far more than sexual function. It can reshape how we see ourselves, experience our bodies, relate to those we love, and connect with the world around us. Yet conversations about intimacy in cancer care often remain narrowly focused on sex function and wellness alone.

Why Intimacy Support Varies From One Clinician to Another Two patients receiving care within the same organization can have very different experiences with intimacy support. One clinician may routinely ask about changes in sexual health, body image, or relationships and

The Difference Between Having Resources and Integrating Them Into Care A cancer center can have an impressive collection of resources for patients and still have difficulty getting those resources into the hands of the people who need them. There may

Why Great Resources Often Go Unused Healthcare organizations put considerable effort into creating resources for patients. A new guide may take months to develop. Staff review the language, clinicians contribute their expertise, patient education teams refine the content, and someone

Why Available Isn’t the Same as Accessible Healthcare organizations often have more resources than people realize. Patient guides have been developed, specialists are available, support groups are running, community partnerships have been established, and useful information may already exist on

Why Patients Don’t Experience Healthcare the Way Healthcare Is Organized Healthcare is organized in ways that make sense to the people who work within it.  Departments have different responsibilities, specialists develop expertise in particular areas of care, services are created