Body Image
Cancer treatment can change how you feel about yourself.
You may start to notice changes in your physical appearance, abilities, interests, and values. It is normal to become more self-aware of the physical changes that occur (i.e., hair loss, weight changes, weakness, fatigue), and become concerned that you may not be able to do certain activities and exercises to the same extent anymore.
There are several programs that can connect you to the right people. You may have concerns and questions about how you feel about yourself and your body. Services may be available to help you get back on track with how you are feeling about yourself.
Below is a list of programs and services that aim to address body image concerns and issues.
Programs
Look Good Feel Better
Look Good Feel Better helps women with cancer by providing a two-hour workshop to help them learn how to look good, giving them makeovers, health and beauty tips, and wig styling ideas, so that they can feel better again.
Learn more about Look Good, Feel Better workshops »
Wig Salon & Accessories Boutique
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Wig Salon & Accessories Boutique offers a large selection of wigs and hair alternatives to men, women and children with cancer. It also provides special undergarments for mastectomy patients, as well as special purses for people with lymphedema or post-surgical edema.
Read more about the Wig Salon & Accessories Boutique »
Supports and Services
Lymphatic Self-Massage
Lymphatic self-massage is a gentle massage that can help you manage your lymphedema. Doing this massage daily can help you decrease the swelling in your lower body.
Watch how to perform a lymphatic self-massage »
Mastectomy Lingerie - Canada's Online Mastectomy Shop
This shop provides a variety of clothing products for women that have just been diagnosed or have been through breast cancer that help them feel more confident and comfortable. Some products include bras, swimwear and tops.
Read Contact Us for more information »
Uncovered: A Breast Recognition Project
Uncovered: A Breast Recognition Project is a new resource that focuses on the breast cancer experience of Black women. Through powerful imagery and real women’s stories, it shines a light on the physical and emotional scars of breast cancer. Uncovered was created in collaboration with Michelle Audoin and developed in response to the significant underrepresentation of, and lack of support for, Black women and women of colour in the breast cancer community.
Visit Uncovered: A Breast Recognition Project »
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