If you are undergoing chemotherapy: Avoid all types of hormone creams such as corticosteroids, unless prescribed by your doctor. Remember, exposure to the sun can increase the side effects of some chemotherapy drugs and should be avoided. Refer to sunscreen section.
Read moreExposure to the sun must be avoided at all times and especially during chemotherapy and radiation treatment. However, during the course of your daily routine it is often difficult to avoid exposure of your arms, neck and face, for instance when driving or walking. When some exposure is unavoidable, the extra caution of a maximum protection SPF 15+ broad spectrum sunscreen should be used.
Read moreCosmetics can work wonders, creating a healthy, stylish appearance that will soon have you feeling healthy and fashionable. Make-up begins to work its miracles when you use it to enhance your good features, camouflage temporary problems and brighten your overall appearance. Beauticians and other personal grooming experts can help you choose the products and colours that bring out your best.
Read moreSometimes nails and nail beds are affected by chemotherapy drugs although the side effects are usually mild. Some temporary changes in your nails that you may experience include:
Read moreHair loss is probably the most obvious change that treatment may cause. Few people lose all their hair, thought you can probably expect to lose some.
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Cancer Chat NZ is an online forum for people who want to ‘talk’ about their experiences of cancer.
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It isn’t just women who suffer from the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. If you’re a man undergoing chemotherapy or radiation, you’ll notice increased hair loss, flaky skin, pigmentation changes and more.
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Look Good Feel Better hold special workshops in conjunction with Canteen for teenage girls who are bravely facing cancer treatment.
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Look Good Feel Better, is encouraging Kiwis to feel good on the outside and in by supporting their awareness campaign, Feel Better Month this July.
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