Look Good...Feel Better

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Look Good...Feel Better

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The Look Good...Feel Better program is a free service that teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

Volunteer beauty professional lead women, through practical, hands-on experience. Women learn about makeup techniques, skincare, nail care, and options related to hair loss such as wigs, turbans, and scarves. Each group program participant receives a free kit of cosmetics for use during and after the workshop.

For more information, call the toll-free number at 1-800-395-LOOK. You may also contact the Dempsey Center Lewiston, Me. at (207) 795-8250 or 1-877-DEMPCTR.

American Cancer Society's

Look Good... Feel Better Program

Self-Help Materials

Self-help materials can be obtained free of charge by request through the Look Good...Feel Better toll-free number, 1-800-395-LOOK (1-800-395-5665).

The self-help materials include a 30-minute video entitled "Just For You: A step-by-step guide to help you look good feel better during cancer treatment," a step-by-step instructional booklet and an evaluation form. The videotape features cancer survivors and volunteers discussing appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment, as well as detailed skincare information, "how to" makeup tips, wig information, and pointers on head coverings. The companion booklet also covers nail care.