The Cancer Center of Cape Fear Valley Health System offers a supportive, informative, enjoyable first step toward renewed self-esteem, self-confidence and emotional recovery for female cancer patients undergoing radiation and/or chemotherapy.

This is a free national public service program to help women undergoing cancer treatment learn to cope with the appearance-related side effects of treatment and regain a sense of self confidence and control over their lives. These side effects may include hair loss and changes in complexion and fingernails, and are often emotionally and psychologically traumatizing.

This program is primarily offered in group sessions that provide education, information and support. In Look Good…Feel Better sessions, certified volunteer cosmetologists teach women how to enhance their appearance using make-up techniques. Each woman learns to perform her own makeover using complimentary cosmetics and skin care products donated by the cosmetic industry for use during the program and later at home.

Patients also learn how to disguise hair loss using wigs, turbans, scarves and various accessories. Look Good…Feel Better is product neutral (no specific product, brand or manufacturer is recommended or endorsed) and makes no medical claims. Sessions and materials are provided at no charge.

Sessions are offered every 3rd Monday of the month at 9:00 a.m. Please contact Rose Jones, Coordinator, at 860-7710 or Pam Strickland, Friends of the Cancer Center Coordinator, at 609-7618 for more information..

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