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Long-term Physical Changes

Cancer treatment may result in long-term changes such as removal of a body part or scarring. There are a number of options available to help you adjust after surgery. Use these resources to find out more.

	Specific Surgeries

Get facts about specific surgeries, what to expect, how they can affect your life, and how to cope with the changes.

	Illeostomy

	Urostomy

	Laryngectomy

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Other Long-term Changes Find information on coping with limb amputation, scars, and wounds.

	Limb Amputation Treatment for some cancers, most often primary tumors of the bone, can include amputating a limb.

	Scars and Wounds People with cancer may have wounds or a disruption in the skin as a result of surgery, a fall or accident, tumor growth, or side effects of radiation therapy. The wound may be present only underneath the skin, only on the skin surface, or both. Proper care of a wound will help it heal and keep it...



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