BEACONS, BREASTS, SYMBOLS, SEX AND CANCER

Since the 1950's effective control of conception has allowed modem men and women to differentiate procreational from recreational sexual exc hange. What is considered highly erotic has differed widely through ti me and in various cultures. In the U.S. the female breast has come to mean far more than nurturing an infant. Sexuality symbolizes youth, at tractiveness, desirability and as such is used for effective commercia l marketing. The reality of cancer remains to be dealt with in health care at a physical level but more is needed to assist the emotional ad justment of affected women and their partners. Brief sex therapy for s ex symptoms is outlined.