You’re probably wondering when is the right time to tell someone you’ve just met about your diagnosis and ways that your body may have changed. You may worry that your wig will come off if someone tries to run their fingers through your hair. You may wonder if your prospective date will think you’re attractive. Still, once you finish your main treatments, dating might seem more possible, but still make you feel nervous, excited, curious, or even terrified. If you’re a single person going through breast cancer treatment, dating is probably the last thing on your mind, especially if you’re adjusting to any changes in your body after surgery, or experiencing unpleasant side effects like nausea or diarrhea.

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