GAZELLE MAGAZINE Vol, 2. Issue 5 | Page 64

HEALTH & WELLNESS ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE There are literally hundreds of resources available for cancer survivors and those currently undergoing treatment. Here are just a few that can help with a variety of concerns. More detail and many more resources can be found at the American Cancer Society’s site at cancer.org. Look Good Feel Better The Look Good Feel Better program was developed in 1989 by what is now the Personal Care Products Council in cooperation with the American Cancer Society and the Professional Beauty Association, a national organization that represents hairstylists, wig experts, estheticians, makeup artists and other cosmetic industry professionals. All cosmetology volunteers who are part of the program attend a four-hour certification class. The program is free, non-medical, and all cosmetics used in the group program have been donated. Group workshops are held at participating hospitals and other facilities in a two-hour, hands-on setting where participants receive a detailed description and demonstration of a 12-step skin care and makeup program, instructions on options relating to hair loss, including wigs, turbans, and scarves, nail care, suggestions on clothing and ways to use flattering colors and shapes, and ways to camouflage areas of concern during cancer treatment. At-home materials are also available for free for those who cannot attend the group program by calling (800) 395-5665. An at-home video can be found at lookgoodfeelbetter.org. The Look Good Feel Better program is offered in St. Louis at the following facilities, among others: SSM St. Joseph Hospital West 400 Medical Plaza Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 314-286-8176 SSM St. Joseph Medical Park 1475 Kisker Road St. Charles, MO 63304 314-286-8176 64 SSM St. Mary’s Health Center 6420 Clayton Road Richmond Heights, MO 63117 314-768-8045 Barnard Health and Cancer Information Center at Siteman Cancer Center’s main campus, Center for Advanced Medicine. 4921 Parkview Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 314-362-7844 GAZELLE STL Tender Loving Care The American Cancer Society publication, “tlc” offers products for women coping with breast cancer or any cancer treatment that causes hair loss. Products include wigs, hairpie