The latest cancer treatments aren’t always prescribed by doctors.
Look Good…Feel Betteris a free program that teaches
beauty techniques to women cancer patients to combat the appearance-related
side effects of cancer treatment. The program provides information
and hands-on instruction on makeup and skin care and tips on nail
care, all free of charge.
Trained volunteer cosmetologists teach women how to cope with skin
changes and hair loss using cosmetics and skin care products donated
by the cosmetic industry. Women also learn ways to disguise hair
loss with wigs, scares and other accessories. A video and instructional
booklet are available for women who can’t attend a Look
Good…Feel Better group program or one-on one consultation.
Look Good…Feel Better make over sessions are held
the third Monday of every month in Parkersburg at the American Cancer
office. In Charleston, they are held three times a year (and
when there are three or more requests)in the conference room at the
Doctors Building across from CAMC-Memorial Division (David Lee Cancer
Center). Charleston has 17 new Look Good volunteers entering training
in November, so the number of sessions offered will increase for 2004.
Classes are generally limited to eight women who are currently undergoing
cancer treatments and participants receive a make-up kit.
The program is offered through the American Cancer Society in partnership
with the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association Foundation
and the National Cosmetology Association. The American
Cancer Society also sponsors the tlc Collection, a catalog with special
products for women with breast cancer or women who have hair loss
because of cancer treatment. Reach for Recovery is another ACS program
which brings specially trained breast cancer survivors together with
other women who need information and support before, during and after
breast cancer treatment.
For reservations or more information, call Sally Davis in Parkersburg,
422-1472 or 800-352-6016. In Charleston, call Shelli May
746-9950 or 800-288-3618 or call the American Cancer Society 1-800-ACS-2345
for the closest office.
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