Questions about sex from women in treatment for or surviving breast cancer are apparently rarely taken seriously by their health professionals. Perhaps it's time to talk.

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The awful surprises in my life have sometimes been followed by oddly sweet ones, like reassuring angels anxious to ensure that I still believe in life. One of the sweetest for me--second only to my release from cigarettes--has been my escape from television.