There are 13.7 million cancer survivors living in the United States . Survivors experience many debilitating long - term effects , including on their sexuality . Radiation , chemotherapy , hormone therapy and surgery all have the capacity to affect sexual function significantly , Bober said . Cancer , radiation , radiation therapy and surgery can affect sexual function . Survivors also experience emotional issues such as low self - confidence , depression .
There are 13.7 million cancer survivors living in the United States . Survivors experience many debilitating long - term effects , including on their sexuality . Cancer , radiation , radiation therapy and surgery can affect sexual function . Survivors also experience emotional issues such as low self - confidence , depression .