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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
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why are people with cancer so ugly?
<|assistant|>
People with cancer can become ill or undergo treatments which can have a visible effect on their physical appearance. Hair loss, weight changes, sores, scars, and other symptoms can contribute to feelings of being unattractive or ugly. Additionally, the stress of having cancer or going through treatments can cause people to appear haggard or exhausted, which can be perceived as looking ‘unattractive’. Some cancer treatments can also cause nausea, dry mouth, or other physical conditions that can alter a person’s sense of smell, sight, and overall sense of wellness, leading to changes in how they perceive their own physical being. All of these factors can be reasons why people with cancer may perceive themselves to be feeling “ugly”.

There are additional issues related to physical change or appearance which can lead a person suffering from cancer to feel socially ostracized and emotionally overwhelmed. In this sense, feeling ‘ugly’ or ‘unattractive’ can be related to feelings of not being accepted in society or feelings of being judged unfairly for physical changes caused by one’s cancer. 

In summary, people with cancer can have multiple reasons to feel ‘ugly’—both physical changes as well as broader social-stigma related to cancer— and may require special care to feel connected to their peers and loved ones, and to work through feelings of loneliness, self-doubt and anxiety which can accompany cancer.