cancer1In January, The Morris Hospital Radiation Therapy Center will conduct a program for People taking Cancer Treatments.

The ’Look Good…Feel Better’ program for women will be held at the Morris Hospital Radiation Therapy Center in Morris IL. The program is free of charge and will be held on January 12, at 4pm. for 2 hours. This American Cancer Society program is designed to help deal with chemotherapy and radiation treatment side effects which affect the patient’s appearance. This program is conducted jointly with the American Cancer Society, the National Cosmetology Association, and the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association.

To help these women patients deal with hair loss and skin changes, volunteer professional cosmetologists will instruct them about how to use cosmetics. These cosmetic products will be donated by cosmetic companies. Participants will receive complimentary cosmetic kits. In addition, women will be taught how to cover disguise loss with wigs, scarves and other accessories.