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