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Colorectal Cancer: Nearing End Of LIfe

How To Cope With Physical Issues

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Each of the following symptoms may show up. They are all treatable and can be controlled. They can possibly even be eliminated. For information, click on the particular symptom:

If you lose weight, your clothes can be tailored to fit. If money is an issue, you can purchase clothes at a second hand or thrift store. 

For your hair:

  • Barbers and hairdressers can come to your home or wherever else you are. If your barber or hairdresser doesn't usually make such visits, he or she may do it for you if you have a relationship with each other. 
  • If you have hair loss, wigs are available for free if necessary.

If you want make up tips, call the American Cancer Society and ask about the "Look Good, Feel Good" program at 800.395.5665 for a self help kit. You can call 24 hours a day. 


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