Louise Lee and colleagues explore the outcome of an initiative to raise awareness about the possible long-term effects of cancer and to equip health professionals with the relevant knowledge and communications skills

This article describes a countywide event to raise awareness among healthcare professionals of the sexual problems experienced by cancer and palliative care patients. It also includes the background to the event, content and the evaluation process. The evaluation results were positive and suggest improvements in participants’ knowledge, ability and confidence to discuss sexual problems after the event and in practice.