Look Good...Feel Better
Through this service, women in active cancer treatment learn techniques to restore their self-image and cope with appearance-related side effects. Certified volunteer cosmetologists conduct group sessions or one-on-one salon visits to provide tips on makeup, skin and nail care, and head coverings. This service is offered through the American Cancer Society's partnership with the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association and the National Cosmetology Association.
For more infomation call 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org

Emotional Support
The American Cancer Society offers several programs in which cancer survivors provide one-on-one support and information to help individuals cope with cancer. Specially trained survivors serve as volunteers, responding to the concerns of people facing cancer diagnosis, treatment, recurrance or recovery.

• Cancer Support / Survivors Network - An online community created by and for survivors and caregivers as an outlet to cope with the challenges and spectrum of emotions that living with cancer can bring. This "online" support network provides a sense of belonging and understanding when sharing experiences with one another while in the comfort of one's home.
  Visit the Cancer Survivors Network: at csn.cancer.org
   
• Reach to Recovery - Trained breast cancer survivors visit one-on-one with breast cancer patients to share information and provide support during the cancer journey.
   
• The Touch of Courage Breast Cancer Support Group - This local support group meets the first Monday of each month at the Kimball Ridge Building in Waterloo, Iowa.
  Click here for more information on this group
   
• Care and Share: Support group for anyone dealing with cancer - This local support group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Covenant Cancer Treatment Center, 200 East Ridgeway Avenue, Waterloo, IA. This group is facilitated by an oncology social worker
   
• Breast Cancer Support Group (Waverly) - This local support group meets the 3rd Saturday of each month 9 a.m. at the Reedemer Lutheran Church 2001 W. Bremer Avenue. Waverly.
  Contact: Ann Trax 319-352-5108
  email: Ann.Henniger@wartburg.edu
   
• Breast Cancer Support Group (West Union) - This local support group meets the 4th Monday of every month - 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Palmer Lutheran Health Center 112 Jefferson Street, West Union.
  Contact: Loretta Lerch 563-422-9705 or 563-774-2101
   

Wigs
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Mastectomy & Lymphedema Products
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