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Thursday, 19 May 2011
For Cancer Patients Body Image Isn't Just About Looking Good, It's Battle For Identity
We all know shorts and swimsuit season is right around the corner, but what if body image issues went past wiggling thighs and a bulging tummy to a deeper level? What if the body image issues were part of a life and death struggle? For people with cancer, the diagnosis not only brings a fight for life, but may also introduce a battle for personal identity. "When you look in a mirror you expect to see a certain reflection, but as a result of the cancer as well as the treatment, the image reflected can be very different...
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