I start my chemotherapy Friday . It helped me to see life can go on normally albeit with some ruggedness.
It reminded me of how fragile I am feeling, listening to them 'briefly' talk about their current chemo treatment and side effects. On the positive side I still came away feeling better about managing some of the side-effects and ways to help me maintain my self image. It was also fun.
LGFB is a Cosmetic industry community initiative.
Look Good…Feel Better is a free national community service program dedicated to teaching cancer patients – through hands on experience – techniques to help restore their appearance and self image during chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
The program was founded and developed by the Australian cosmetic industry in May 1990 and continues to be a wonderful community initiative to this day. The program is administered through the registered charitable organisation, the Cancer Patients Foundation Ltd.
It begs belief I was just newly married when this program began and I had never heard of it till recently.
We each took home our set of products and many of us tried on and borrowed wigs from the wig library. The coloured wigs were modeled just for fun. I have borrowed a wig too in preparation. I could begin losing my hair as early as 10 days after starting chemo , so in 2 weeks...scary. I 'll show you my wig another day.
Last year Look Good Feel Better ran over 1000 workshops , across Australia in 170 locations. The Cosmetic Industry donated 128,000 products, brand neutral. ie Many different companies contributed $ 3.2 million products. Though targeted at women , they also run workshops for teenagers and men.
Incredibly, over 90,000 women living with cancer have been helped by Look Good Feel Better. My local program has volunteers from local businesses , beauty and hair dressing salons. They gave us practical tips and advice. The website has more practical tips too to help us keep a sense of control over this horrid disease.
Their Patron Kerri-Anne Kennerley, of 3yrs recently embarked on her own cancer journey. If you know someone, chances are you do, please make sure they know about Look Good Feel Better. Watch her talk about it more here.
Support Look Good Feel Better on Facebook !
Watch Kerri-Anne Kennerley talk about LGFB here
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mayhemmischief 19p · 669 weeks ago
Hugs luvvy
PS
You ROCK the pink hair :)
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mamagrace71 77p · 669 weeks ago
I am also waving the "Trish Rocks Pink Hair" flag!
Seriously. You look HAWT! xxx
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Claireyhewitt · 669 weeks ago
I hope you are feeling confident on Friday, you know we are all hear to send messages if you need them, just send a call out.
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jac@Common Chaos · 669 weeks ago
Beauty is on the inside, but it always helps to feel smashing on the outside, especially when life throws you the short straw.
xoxox
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melbomartin 35p · 669 weeks ago
I will be thinking of you on Friday .. xxxx
kelley · 669 weeks ago
I think you will rock it better.
You are adorable.
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piratepet 25p · 669 weeks ago
I'm glad you've been able to attend the LGFB session. Now you can feel as pretty as we think you look.
Many blessings, and virtual hugs (O) (O) (O).
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kimbalikes 52p · 669 weeks ago
I think you should think pink - fabulous! x
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