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Physical changes

Certain cancer treatments can change the way your body looks or feels. This could include hair loss, weight loss, scarring, swelling, or loss of a body part.

To help manage any concerns about physical changes, you can:

  • Let your doctor or nurse know if you have concerns about body image
  • Speak to others who have had the same treatment to find out what to expect and how they coped
  • Talk to family and friends about any anxieties you may have
  • Try to see yourself as a whole person rather than focusing on parts of your body you don't like
  • Take care of your body by making healthy lifestyle choices
  • Be kind to yourself

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