Poor Body Image Because of Cancer and How to Deal With It

The cells in our body grow, multiply and die in a fixed pattern. Cancer disrupts this pattern and causes cells to grow in an abnormal fashion in places where they are not needed. This may result in a mass of tissue which might be malignant. It invades the other surrounding tissues and can damage the vital organs of the body.

Cancer treatment may comprise of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy or hormone therapy. All these are proven successful treatments for cancer, though there are side effects for these treatments. Apart from visible side effects, cancer treatment can affect you emotionally as well.