I've Got a Very Dichotomous Difference in the Way That I Perceive Myself: Positive and Negative Constructions of Body Image Following Cancer Treatment

This scoping review found that cancer-related appearance changes lead to significant psychosocial challenges for survivors, which are often inadequately addressed in current care. To better support survivors, the review highlighted the need for more appearance-related research and collaboration with the beauty industry.

This study explores the social and cultural impacts of hair loss, highlighting that it is perceived as a negative or stigmatizing experience by both women undergoing chemotherapy and men with androgenic alopecia.

This observational study provides cause-specific mortality estimates to help patients and physicians better understand long-term outcomes for localized prostate cancer based on initial treatment choices.

This study found that the most significant negative emotional responses among cancer patients during consultations were related to treatment delays and the possibility of hair loss.