Changes in your appearance
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Last reviewed: 05 Apr 2023
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Find out about managing cancer symptoms and possible side effects from cancer treatment. There is information about pain, sickness, diet problems and much more.
Search for the cancer type you want to find out about. Each section has detailed information about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, research and coping with cancer.
It can be hard to cope with changes to how you look. There are different things you can do and people who can help you.
Hair loss and hair thinning are common side effects of some cancer treatments. For most people, the hair grows back or starts to thicken, either with time or when you finish treatment.
Cancer treatments can change your skin and affect your appearance. Learning some skin care and make up tips can boost your confidence and help you look and feel more like yourself.
Cancer and its treatment can change how you look. This might affect how you feel about yourself.
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