'Like ships in the night': A qualitative investigation of the impact of childhood cancer on parents' emotional and sexual intimacy.
Wan Ka ChowKate HetheringtonBrittany C McGillUrsula M Sansom-DalyRebecca DalyGordon C P MilesRichard J CohnClaire E WakefieldPublished in: Pediatric blood & cancer (2022)
Parents reported that childhood cancer had a negative impact on aspects of emotional and sexual intimacy, although relationship strengthening was also evident. It is important to identify and offer support to couples who experience ongoing relationship stress, which may have adverse effects on family functioning and psychological wellbeing into survivorship.