Body Image After Cancer - Females

VISIBLE

  • Scars from surgery
  • Changes in breast size, shape, or symmetry
  • Hair thinning or hair loss
  • Weight changes, swelling, lymphedema in arms, legs
  • Skin color or texture changes
  • Changes in facial structure, facial disfiguration, changes to mouth and neck—swelling, scarring

INVISIBLE

  • Menopause or loss of hormones (hot flashes, sweating, dryness)
  • Vaginal discomfort, pain with penetration or loss of lubrication
  • Changes in sexual desire
  • Fatigue or loss of stamina
  • Incontinence or bowel changes
  • Depression
  • Feeling ugly or less feminine

Changes to body related to cancer treatment(s)