FYSOT ’10: Sexuality & Body Image
Kelly Denver and Faye Lilley give a highly insightful talk on sexuality and body image, bringing to light the pressure, through images we see all around us, to look and act in a certain way. Relating the discussion to their own personal experiences of cancer affecting their physical and mental confidence, both former patients highlight the many issues surrounding potential body insecurities.
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