As a health care professional, you will be fully aware of the medical implications of cancer treatment.

What may not be so easy for you is helping your patients deal with the non-medical side of the disease. For women (and many men) the appearance-related side effects can be just as traumatic as the illness itself.

Oncologists and other cancer care professionals throughout the world are starting to recognise the importance of care programmes such as Look Good Feel Better in the treatment process.

There is now significant data showing a correlation between support programmes and rates of cancer recovery. Click here for information on the 1998 Roper Study.

So how can you help? It's easy. Simply display the Look Good Feel Better support materials in your surgery, and encourage your patients undergoing cancer treatment to attend a local Look Good Feel Better workshop.

If you would like further information or to request materials, phone Look Good Feel Better on (09) 308 0245 or 0800 TOLGFB (0800 865 432), or email info@lgfb.co.nz.