PATIENTS GET HELP LOOKING BETTER CANCER SOCIETY, A.V. HOSPITAL OFFER MAKEUP AID.Byline: Daily News LANCASTER -- With many women battling cancer in the Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley , the American Cancer Society American Cancer Society, n.pr established in 1913, this national volunteer-based health organization is committed to the elimination of cancer through prevention and treatment and to diminishing cancer suffering through advocacy, scholarship, research, and Antelope Valley Hospital have teamed up to present the ``Look Good -- Feel Better'' program. This program helps patients who have experienced changes in their hair and skin quality due to chemotherapy treatments and radiation learn special makeup techniques to help them feel better about themselves. ``Once we found out about this program, we wanted to offer it immediately,'' said Sue Galvin, director of the hospital's 3 North and 4 Tower wards. ``The program helps patients restore their appearance and self-image during treatment, which can help give them the will to continue fighting the cancer.'' The first session tonight will be in a private, comfortable setting at the hospital, organizers said. Patients will participate in a small group session facilitated by a licensed cosmetologist cos·me·tol·o·gy n. The study or art of cosmetics and their use. [French cosmétologie : cosmétique, cosmetic; see cosmetic + -logie, -logy. and will receive a makeup gift pack to take home. Each cosmetologist who volunteers for this program is specially trained to teach patients how to use makeup, scarves scarves n. A plural of scarf1. scarves Noun a plural of scarf1 , wigs and other accessories to enhance their appearance during treatment. ``We are thrilled to be working so closely with the hospital on this program,'' said Celyna Meade, American Cancer Society Director of Community Services. ``AVH AVH Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy AVH Association Valentin Haüy pour le bien des aveugles AVH Acute Viral Hepatitis AVH Alex Van Halen AVH Antelope Valley Hospital (Lancaster, California) AVH Auditory Verbal Hallucination has shown that they are fully committed (Law) committed to prison for trial, in distinction from being detained for examination. See also: Fully to helping their cancer patients in every way possible." ``The Look Good -- Feel Better program helps the patient take that important step to regain their self-esteem,'' explained Bonnie bon·ny also bon·nie adj. bon·ni·er, bon·ni·est Scots 1. Physically attractive or appealing; pretty. 2. Excellent. Daniel, vice president of nursing services at the hospital. ``We want to ensure that all of our cancer patients' needs, both emotionally and physically, are being met.'' To make reservations, call (800) ACS-2345 and ask to register for the Antelope Valley Hospital Look Good -- Feel Better program in Lancaster. For more information about the Look Good -- Feel Better program, visit the American Cancer Society's Web site at www.cancer.org. |
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