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Your body

Breast cancer and its treatments can mean changes to your body and how you look.

 

Coping with changes to your body

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Your body after breast cancer treatment

Even though many of the effects of treatment can be temporary, they can have an important effect on how you see your body.

Mastectomy tattoos

Some people consider having a decorative tattoo on their breast or chest after breast cancer surger

Woman wearing a bra after breast cancer surgery

Breast prosthesis

Find out about types of breast prostheses (artificial breast forms), how they are fitted and how to look after them.

Sex, intimacy and breast cancer

Breast cancer and its treatments can affect body image, sex and intimacy. 

Diet and nutrition during breast cancer

Treatments such as chemotherapy can have an effect on eating. These tips may help.

Physical activity and breast cancer

Physical activity has many benefits for people with breast cancer, from reducing fatigue to helping you regain a sense of control.

Makeup tutorials after breast cancer hair loss

Makeup tips for breast cancer treatment

Watch beauty and makeup tips for anyone going through or finishing breast cancer treatment, with makeup artist Debbie Storey.

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