The purpose of this study is to explore the lived experiences, emotional challenges, and coping processes related to changes in sexual health and intimacy among women diagnosed with breast cancer. Insights gained from participants' personal experiences will provide a deeper understanding of patients' informational, emotional, and relational support needs, which will inform the development of an AI-driven digital support platform aimed at delivering personalized education, facilitating communication, and improving overall quality of life among women living with and beyond breast cancer in Florida.

The study involves focus group discussions conducted via Zoom and online questionnaires administered to breast cancer patients and survivors.

Inclusion Criteria:

• female
• diagnosed with breast cancer (current patients and survivors);
• can provide informed consent;
• are self-reporting that they are emotionally (based on clinical questionnaires below) and
• are self-reporting that they are physically able to participate in a 60-minute group discussion.

Exclusion Criteria:

• prisoners
• unable to understand English and provide consent

Floridian women diagnosed with breast cancer (active patient and survivors)

Floridian women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer can enroll in the study online. Screening: Participants who provide informed consent will then be selfscreened through a brief eligibility questionnaire that is self-administered online. Based on the answers to the eligibility questions below, participants may be self-screened out of the study.