Cancer Treatment Centers of America® at Midwestern Regional Medical Center Partners with the American Cancer Society to Offer Free Program to Female Cancer Patients

Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) at Midwestern Regional Medical Center (Midwestern) is proud to partner with the American Cancer Society (ACS) to offer Look Good Feel Better®, a free national public service program to help women cope with the appearance side effects from cancer treatment. The complimentary program will be offered four times a year at the hospital located in Zion, Ill., with the first session scheduled for Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Any woman undergoing treatment at any facility is welcome to register.

On top of the physical and emotional stresses that cancer can cause, the side effects from the treatment can be devastating to a women's self-esteem and make her feel incomplete. Common side effects from chemotherapy, surgery and/or radiation may include hair loss, changes in skin tone, weight gain or loss, scaring or loss of body parts such as the breasts. The Look Good Feel Better program will help patients navigate through their emotions and combat some of these side effects through make-up techniques.

Offered through a national collaboration of the Personal Care Products Council Foundation, the ACS, the Processional Beauty Association and now, CTCA® at Midwestern, Look Good Feel Better empowers women to reclaim their sense of control, confidence and self-esteem. The program offers complimentary group, individual and online beauty sessions that include lessons on dealing with temporary hair loss, skin, complexion and nail changes due to cancer treatment. The two-hour group workshop is led by volunteer beauty experts and CTCA at Midwestern salon technicians who teach makeup application techniques and offer skin and nail care guidance. They also demonstrate how to manage hair loss using wigs, turbans, scarves and accessories. All women who attend the course will receive a free makeup kit, donated by the cosmetic industry.

"We are honored to partner with the American Cancer Society and offer the Look Good Feel Better program to our patients and surrounding communities," said Kim Piercy, Director of Guest Services. "We hope that the two hours they spend in the course will give them peace of mind, help them connect with others in similar situations, and allow them to find comfort with their inner and outer beauty."

"I have worked with and met hundreds of patients in my time as a licensed cosmetologist and understand how cancer treatment side effects can affect them," said Meg Hart, Salon Technician at CTCA at Midwestern. "It is very important that women pamper themselves during this new life journey. Many women who are undergoing treatment have told me that when they look better, they feel better, just like the title of the program states."

Look Good Feel Better will be offered four times a year at CTCA at Midwestern. The 2017 sessions are scheduled for:

- Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

- Tuesday, June 20 from 6 to 8 p.m.

- Saturday, September 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

- Wednesday, December 6 from 6 to 8 p.m.

For more information or to register, please call 800-395-LOOK [5665].

About Cancer Treatment Centers of America®

Cancer Treatment Centers of America Global, Inc. (CTCA), headquartered in Boca Raton, Fla., is a national network of five hospitals that serves adult patients who are fighting cancer. CTCA® offers an integrative approach to care that combines advancements in genomic testing and precision cancer treatment, surgery, radiation, immunotherapy and chemotherapy, with evidence-informed supportive therapies designed to help patients physically and emotionally by enhancing their quality of life while managing side effects both during and after treatment. CTCA serves patients from around the world at its hospitals in Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, Phoenix and Tulsa. Reflecting our patient-centered approach to cancer care, our patient satisfaction scores consistently rank among the highest in the country for cancer care providers, and CTCA is also rated one of the most admired hospital systems in the country in national consumer surveys. For more information, visit cancercenter.com, Facebook.com/cancercenter and Twitter.com/cancercenter.

About Cancer Treatment Centers of America® at Midwestern Regional Medical Center

Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) at Midwestern Regional Medical Center (Midwestern) is a landmark in cancer care that uses advanced technology and precision medicine to offer treatment for adult patients battling cancer. The 72-bed hospital combines innovative conventional medical treatments with evidence-informed integrative oncology services to deliver whole-person care. CTCA® at Midwestern is a Magnet Recognized® hospital, ranking among the top centers in the nation for nursing excellence. The hospital is accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center for demonstrating compliance with the FACT-JACIE International Standards for Cellular Therapy Product Collection, Processing and Administration. CTCA at Midwestern also holds high honors as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence™, recognized by the National Quality Measures for Breast Centers Program™ (NQMBC®). For more information, visit www.cancercenter.com/midwestern.

About the American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 2 million volunteers saving lives in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society's efforts have contributed to a 25 percent decline in the cancer death rate in the U.S. since 1991, driven by less smoking, better treatments, and earlier detection. We're finding cures as the nation's largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at (800) 227-2345 or visit cancer.org.