Cancer and your appearance
Going through cancer treatment can often bring with it changes in your body and appearance. We know this can be an unsettling time but we’re here to help you through this time of change.
Worried about hair loss?
For those who experience hair loss during cancer treatment, it can be an unsettling time. Whilst some decide not to wear headwear, others choose to wear a hat, headscarf, wig or turban. That’s where Big C comes in. We can help you work through the many options and choices available to you.
Look Good Feel Better
Look Good Feel Better is a charity that runs workshops across the UK helping men and women cope with the physical and emotional side effects of cancer treatment, through skincare and make-up workshops.
Cancer and body image
Appearance is often a key part of our identity and if your appearance changes it can affect you in many ways.
Depending on your cancer and the surgery or treatments you need your appearance or view of your appearance can change.
Changes to your appearance
Some of these changes can include…
Weight
This can either be a change in weight gain or loss
Physique
Scars of alterations to your physique following surgery
Speech
You may experience speech difficulties
Confidence
Having lower confidence or self esteem
Stoma
Learning to live with a stoma
Hair & skin
Changes to your hair and skin, including hair loss
We’re here to help. You can book support in the following ways:
Call
Call us on 0800 092 7640 to chat to our support team, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (excluding bank holidays).
Email us on support@big-c.co.uk letting us know what support you need.
Speak to your GP
Have a chat with your GP or healthcare team, who will be able to get in touch with us on your behalf.
Support
At our centres across the region, we offer support to anyone affected by cancer.
About us
We are a local, people-first charity providing outstanding cancer support.
Research
We fund vital, world-class research to help prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.
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