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Tag Archives: Body image and cancer
Women with Cancer Turn Baldness Into Art
Sporting intricate henna "crowns" lets cancer survivors reclaim their identity
Women with cancer face many challenges: the physical effects of cancer and its treatment; the emotional devastation of learning that life is about to change in many unknowable ways; the fear of pain; and the possibility of premature death. They … Continue reading
Cancer Treatment and Body Image
Treatment related changes in appearance are deeply disturbing but rarely discussed
“To lose confidence in one’s body is to lose confidence in oneself.” ― Simone de Beauvoir Some of the most distressing issues that people with cancer face are those related to body image. Cancer surgery, in particular, can be extremely … Continue reading
