Betrayed by my body, now cherishing a new me

Clinical sexologist Georgia Rose has a career which focuses on helping people build healthier and happier relationships with their bodies. A number of symptoms led Georgia to a diagnosis of lymphoma, and treatments which followed. These caused changes in her appearance, as well as those of a medically-induced menopause. Although she found strategies to cope through treatment, she also found that after treatment, her feelings about herself had changed, she felt let down by her body, and things began to unravel. Through opening up a conversation about intimacy and sexual well-being she found herself on her own, very personal, healing journey.

In this podcast, Georgia talks about the impact of cancer and treatment on her body, the trauma this caused, and the importance of feeling your emotions, including the difficult ones, in order to evolve into the new version of yourself.

Lymphoma Voices is a series of podcasts for people living with lymphoma, and their family and friends. In each podcast, we are in conversation with an expert in their field, or someone who has been personally affected by lymphoma, who shares their thoughts and experiences.

Lymphoma Action is the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting people affected by lymphoma. We are here to make sure that everyone affected by the condition receives the best possible information, support, treatment and care. Our services include a Freephone helpline, support group network, Buddy Service, medical information, conferences for those affected by lymphoma, and education and training for healthcare professionals. We would like to thank all of our incredible supporters whose generous donations enable us to offer all our essential support services free of charge. As an organisation we do not receive any government or NHS funding and so every penny received is truly valued. From everyone at Lymphoma Action and on behalf of those affected by lymphoma, thank you. For further information visit: www.lymphoma-action.org.uk