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Caring for Your Appearance

Cancer and cancer treatment can cause changes in your skin and hair that affect how you look. People with cancer might have to deal with scars or changes in skin color as well as hair loss and changes in hair texture. Learn what you can do here.

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How to Look Your Best During Cancer Treatment

Caring for your appearance can help you feel better about yourself. It’s especially important when you are ill, because it can be harder to feel good about yourself when you’re sick.

Along with routine hygiene, you might want to put extra time and energy into the way you look. Looking your best can help you feel more confident and in control.
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If You Have Hair Loss

Some cancer treatments, like chemotherapy, make people lose some or all of their hair. Learn what you can do to help avoid or manage hair loss.
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Caring for Your Skin

Cancer and cancer treatment can cause skin changes and problems. Learn what to look for and how to manage skin problems.

Help us end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

 
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