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Cosmetologists learn the art of healing beauty
Women can show cancer patients how to look and feel better
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Pat Ashman of the American Cancer Society, right, watches in the mirror as Look Good Feel Better trainer Kay Kendrick demonstrates makeup application techniques during a facilitator training class Monday afternoon at The Longstreet Clinic. Look Good Feel Better is a free program for women who are undergoing cancer treatment that teaches the facilitators beauty techniques designed to overcome the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation.
Sometimes superficial things like having a good hair day or a great outfit can make people feel more hopeful. For people battling cancer with chemotherapy and radiation treatments, hair loss and skin changes can make an already difficult situation more stressful. To help people with cancer feel better about their appearance, the American Cancer Society and The Longstreet Clinic trained licensed beauty professionals about dealing with the patients through the Look Good Feel Better program.