BEYOND SURVIVAL: EMBRACING SEXUALITY THROUGH THE MYELOMA JOURNEY MODERATED BY: KATIE ATKINS, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS, OSW-C MONIKA BROWN, WHNP-BC VCU HEALTH
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OUR SPEAKER FOR TONIGHT’S WEBINAR
Monika Brown MSN, WHNPBC VCU Health Massey Cancer Center
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• SEXUAL DESIRE, AROUSAL, & FUNCTIONING • DISEASE RELATED • TREATMENT RELATED
AGENDA
• BONE PAIN & SAFE POSITIONING • PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS • INTIMACY • FERTILITY PRESERVATION • RESOURCES
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SEXUAL DESIRE, AROUSAL, AND FUNCTIONING
SEXUAL DESIRE, AROUSAL, AND FUNCTIONING Disease Related Factors • Bone and joint pain • Reduced energy • Fatigue • Change in mobility
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SEXUAL DESIRE, AROUSAL, AND FUNCTIONING Treatment Related Factors • Neuropathy • Vaginal dryness • Erectile dysfunction • Inability to orgasm • Chemotherapy induced menopause
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BONE PAIN AND SAFE POSITIONING
BONE PAIN & SAFE POSITIONING Bone & Joint Related Factors • Weakness • Pain • Fractures • Bone lesions • Safe positioning
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PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS
PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS
• Anxiety and stress • Depression • Cognitive changes • Body Image • Challenges communicating with your partner
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INTIMACY
INTIMACY Ways to Connect • Kissing • Massage • Holding hands • Cooking a meal together • Spending intentional time
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FERTILITY PRESERVATION
FERTILITY PRESERVATION Complications • Ovary/egg damage • Testes/sperm damage • Chemotherapy/hormone induced menopause
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RESOURCES
RESOURCES •
Cancer & Sexual Health Pocket Guide
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MSK: Female Sexual Health
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MSK: Male Sexual Health
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MD Anderson: Sexuality & Cancer
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Practice Plus Group: Sex Positions After Hip & Knee Surgery
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Ulman Foundation: Organization for Young Cancer Patients
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Workshop Video Replay & Slides
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We Want to Hear From You Feedback Survey At the close of the meeting a feedback survey will pop up. This will also be emailed to you shortly after the workshop. Please take a moment to complete this survey. © 2026, International Myeloma Foundation. All rights reserved. IMF Confidential
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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FINAL THOUGHTS… Myeloma may change your body, your relationships, and your experience of intimacy. It does not take away your capacity for connection, pleasure, or love, both given and received.
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OUR MISSION:
Accelerating the prevention and cure of myeloma and improving the quality of life for patients and families.
OUR VISION:
A world where every myeloma patient can live life to the fullest, unburdened by the disease.