Based on the nature of the cancer, and the treatment, and perhaps as an alternative to surgery, one can consider prosthesis. Prosthesis, essentially allow one to replace/enhance parts of body
lost to injury, deformity or other reasons.
If you lost a limb to cancer, there are prosthesis for legs/arms etc. There is a lot of international research and enhancements in this segment with a view of giving the best possible outcome and
help aid in leading an independent life. The prothesis have evolved significantly over time and continue to evolve.
Links:
- http://abcnews.go.com/WN/WorldNews/bone-cancer-advance-prosthetic-bone-lets-childs-leg/story?id=10971327
- http://www.techchee.com/2009/04/18/prosthetic-leg-costs-20-only/
- http://www.nevedacprostheticcentre.com/
- http://www.imaginis.com/breast-health/breast-prostheses-and-post-mastectomy-products provides more information on choices.
- http://breastcancer.about.com/od/lifeaftertreatment/tp/prosthese_ov.htm