CANCER PATIENT HATS
A number of stores, catalogs and web sites specialize in hats, caps and turbans for women experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatment. But don't limit yourself to these suppliers. Any hat will do, whether it's from a big department store or a resort boutique. A few tips on buying and wearing hats...

CANCER TREATMENT AND EXERCISE
While undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment, perhaps exercise may be the last thing you're interested in right now. But how's this for motivation? Numerous studies have shown that aerobic exercise can help relieve side effects like depression, decreased appetite, nausea and fatigue. For ...

CLOTHING
The what-do-I-wear questions multiply when you're undergoing treatment for cancer, but a little planning can reduce the stress you feel about your new clothing needs. To decrease the time and energy you spend on your clothes, take a page from the guys and create a work uniform. Find a basic "look" ...

FITNESS
The treadmill may be the last thing you're interested in right now. But how's this for motivation? Numerous studies have shown that aerobic exercise can help relieve side effects like depression, decreased appetite, nausea and fatigue. For working women, the benefits are particularly relevant. ...

HOW TO HELP: WHAT A FRIEND CAN DO
Your co-worker and friend was recently diagnosed with cancer, and you want to do something to show you care. Here, several cancer survivors offer insight into the acts of kindness your friend may most appreciate. Just Be There "When I was first diagnosed, the thing that my friends did that ...

LOOK GOOD...FEEL BETTER
A free program to help women offset appearance-related changes from cancer treatment. They operate two-hour, hands-on workshops which include a 12-step skin care/make-up application lesson, demonstration of options for dealing with hair loss, and nair care techniques. Patients in various stages ...

MAKEUP
Cancer treatments can present extra challenges when it comes to makeup and cosmetics. Normally oily skin can become temporarily dry and flaky. Even your skin tone can change, making you look more ruddy, sallow or tanned. And because cancer treatments further weaken your immune system, special care ...

SKIN CARE
Cancer treatments can make skin sensitive, dry, dull, flaky, itchy, fragile, grayish, yellowish or any combination of the above. To keep your skin as healthy as possible, your primary goal is to restore lost moisture without causing irritation. Fortunately, this is easier than it sounds.According ...

SUPPORT GROUPS FOR FAMILY AND CAREGIVERS OF CANCER PATIENTS
Family and caregivers of cancer patients often times seek out support groups to help them cope. Cancer patients don't just depend on their doctors and nurses to guide them through treatment and recovery. Most also lean on caregivers such as a spouse, other family members or dear friends. And if you ...

WIGS FOR CANCER PATIENTS
For many cancer patients, hair loss is the most distressing and feared side effect of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. If you don't want anybody to know you're losing your hair, wigs may be your answer. BEFORE YOU BUY Ask Your Doctor Not all treatments cause hair loss, so discuss the ...

YOUR NAILS: THE FINAL TOUCH
Nails are a window into your physical health, revealing nutritional deficiencies, stress levels and certain illnesses. Therefore, women fighting cancer will have special concerns when it comes to caring for and maintaining their nails. Here are some of the questions you may have, along with ...