Dating a cancer survivor

Dating After Cancer, a Piece of Cake, Right? Right…

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Gwen Schmidt was just 21 when she was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer. Schmidt was like any other college student, dividing time among friends, studying and going to parties. After she noticed blood in her toilet, she went to the doctor and got the devastating diagnosis. Schmidt is one of over a million adolescents and young adults, ages , who are diagnosed with cancer every year worldwide, according to research. The number is expected to grow. That means more young people are dealing with the aftermath of the disease. That reality can be an emotional and physical roller coaster.

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Regardless of how much you have enjoyed or succeeded with dating before cancer, you and the rest of Western civilization relied on well-known steps in getting to know another person. The dance starts slowly with the exchange of factoids about work and hobbies.

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A Childhood Cancer Survivor’s Guide to Dating

The online dating world can be overwhelming at the best of times. First there's the swiping and matching, before you even have to worry about being ghosted or maybe even meeting the person in real life. But it can be especially tricky if you've experienced something as life-changing as cancer treatment. Natalie didn't really consider cancer to be a huge part of her identity when she decided to go on dating apps after her treatment ended.

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