Coping physically with cancer
Cancer and its treatment can change the way you look. This can affect you in different ways. The changes you might have depend on the type of cancer you have and the treatment you need.
It can be hard to accept changes to how you look. Find out what you can do to help you cope.
Surgery to your face might change the way you look. Find out what changes to expect and things you can try to help you cope.
Find out about wigs and other ways you can cover your head to help you feel more comfortable.
Learn skin care and make up tips to help you feel better.
There are lots of organisations, support groups and helpful books to help you cope with changes to how you look.
This section is due for review. We will update this as soon as possible.
Last reviewed: 16 Feb 2024
Next review due: 16 Feb 2026
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