Body Image After Cancer - Males

VISIBLE CHANGES

  • Scars on groin, abdomen, chest or neck
  • Visible scars on face, or facial disfigurement, or asymmetry
  • Changes in body hair, facial hair or eyebrows
  • Weight loss or weight gain
  • Loss of muscle size or definition

INVISIBLE CHANGES

  • Changes in sexual function (erections, sensitivity, orgasm)
  • Fertility concerns (ability to conceive)
  • Fatigue, brain fog, decreased stamina
  • Feeling less masculine or less attractive
  • Social anxiety and being stared at
  • Loss of desire/libido

Body Changes After Cancer Treatment