body-image ↔ cancer treatment

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Cancer treatment is directly linked to body-image concerns because the physical side effects and long-term changes resulting from medical interventions, such as scars or medication side effects, significantly impact a patient's self-perception as described in [1], [2], [3], and [4].

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Long-term and Late Effects of Cancer cancer.org American Cancer Society 2 facts

claimPhysical changes resulting from cancer treatment, such as scars, ostomies, prostheses, or side effects from medicines like steroids, can lead to struggles with body image or fears of judgment and rejection.

claimCancer treatment can cause changes to a patient's sex organs, sexual drive, sexual function, well-being, and body image.