Insights
Practical ideas for making intimacy-informed cancer care more consistent and accessible.

When a Program Depends on One Champion
When a Program Depends on One Champion Many important changes in healthcare begin because one person notices something that others have overlooked. It may be a nurse who repeatedly hears

Why Referral Pathways Matter
Why Referral Pathways Matter Clear referral pathways give clinicians the confidence to begin—and patients a supported route towards the help they need. One of the most common concerns healthcare professionals

What Staff Really Mean When They Say They Don’t Know What to Say
What Staff Really Mean When They Say They Don’t Know What to Say Uncertainty about what to say often reflects a deeper uncertainty about roles, resources and what happens next.

Confidence Comes Before Competence
Confidence Comes Before Competence Clinicians are more likely to develop competence when they first feel supported to begin the conversation. When healthcare professionals describe feeling unprepared to discuss intimacy with

The Difference Between Organizational Values and Everyday Practice
The Difference Between Organizational Values and Everyday Practice Values establish the intention—but everyday systems and practices determine whether patients consistently experience it. Most healthcare organizations have values they are proud

Why Timing Matters More Than Scripts
Why Timing Matters More Than Scripts The right words matter—but creating repeated opportunities throughout care ensures support is there when patients are ready. When healthcare professionals ask for guidance about