Depending on your circumstances, there may be some community support available to help you with these changes.
We've collected our favourite resources for you to read, watch, listen to, download and share to better understand and manage this concern, as well as clinical services if you would prefer to speak to someone about the emotional challenges of cancer treatment.
Look Good Feel Better
LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER
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Look Good Feel Better is a national program dedicated to helping you face your cancer with confidence through free workshops. This website provides some practical tips and information on skin care, make up and headwear and registration information for workshops and home confidence kits.
Changes to your appearance and body image
MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT (UK)
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A UK based charity offering information around concerns relating to cancer and its treatment including changes to your body appearance, support around managing other people’s reactions, sexual intimacy and ways to develop a positive body image.
Cancer Council’s Support Services
Talk to a health professional who has a background in understanding cancer and how it impacts family’s and friends and the person with cancer.