How a stoma changed my love life | Dating and Cancer

Dating after a cancer diagnosis can be daunting, especially when navigating relationships with a stoma bag. In this video, ‪@sazzymills‬ shares her journey after being diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2018 and how she decided to be open about her stoma on dating apps.

Thousands of younger people with cancer in the UK are worried about how their diagnosis might affect their ability to find a new partner. Everyone deserves love and companionship, and that’s why we’re opening conversations about the impact a cancer diagnosis can have on dating and relationships.

Thank you to Sarah for sharing her story 💚

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Source: Macmillan Cancer Support/YouGov survey, January 2024

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:31 Building a dating app profile

02:01 Filling in her bio

03:07 Disclosing her cancer experience on a dating app

04:05 Sarah’s cancer experience

05:02 What I want people to understand about me is…

07:56 From a partner I want…

08:54 My perfect date would be…

09:34 Advice I’d give my past self…

10:24 What I’m most excited for in the future…

11:17 Advice for others dating with or after cancer

12:10 How dating is different after cancer

14:19 Outro