Program helps cancer survivors feel better

BANGOR – It’s called “Look Good – Feel Better,” and it’s intended to accomplish just that for women who believe that chemotherapy and radiation treatments for any kind of cancer has affected their appearance.

The program provides information and hands-on instruction in makeup and skin care, and also offers suggestions for using wigs, turbans and scarves.

Sponsors include the American Cancer Society, the National Cosmetology Association, and the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association Foundation.

Several sessions have been scheduled this month, among them:

. Bangor, 6 p.m. March 11, Eastern Maine Medical Center. To sign up, contact Randa Shirland at 973-8108.

. Presque Isle, 1-3 p.m. March 24, The Aroostook Medical Center, Carol Wilson, 768-4153.

. Topsham, 1-3 p.m. March 25, American Cancer Society Office, Debbie Seybold, (800) 464-3102, press 3.

. South Portland, 1-3 p.m. March 11, Cancer Community Center, (877) 774-2200.

For information about the American Cancer Society, call (800) 464-3102.