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Look Good Feel Better workshops

Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) is a charity that runs workshops across the UK helping men and women cope with the physical and emotional side effects of cancer treatment. Sessions are available in-person and online.

Working in partnership

Big C is proud to work in partnership with LGFB to offer these workshops in our Norwich Big C Centre to help boost the emotional wellbeing of those going through cancer.

The workshops, which are currently held every month, are led by trained volunteers who will provide advice on issues relating to skincare, shaving and make-up which often include colour correction, dry skin and loss of eyebrows and eyelashes. 

The advice given is practical and demonstrated using products donated by the charity’s corporate partners and teaches the skills and tips to counteract these concerns.

In addition to the practical support and learning, the group sessions provide a relaxed, fun and safe environment for shared experiences which can be beneficial as those under going treatment can find it easier to talk to others in a similar situation.

Men’s LGFB workshops

These group workshops provide expert advice on skincare during and post treatment; tips for shaving safely during treatment along with general grooming; the importance of sun protection, and how to deal with scars.

They are a great way to meet others on a similar journey to share experiences and ideas with. Everybody attending is gifted with a bag of full size skincare and grooming products to try out during the workshop and take home with them. 

Two men at a look good feel better workshop

Women’s LGFB workshops

These sessions offer step by step advice on skincare and makeup application to complete a natural, radiant look.

Learn practical tips and techniques, including how to enhance sparse eyebrows or loss of eyelashes, to help you look and feel like you again.

A women in a colourful headscarf applying make up in a mirror.

“I don’t think it’s just about putting makeup on people, it’s about bringing people together and giving them a really lovely time, where you feel very special. You feel very looked after.”

LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER PARTICIPANT

Further support

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Help with headwear

Cancer treatment affects everyone in different ways, and how your hair is affected depends on the type of treatment you have.

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Cancer and exercise

Keeping active before, during and after cancer treatment can help both your physical and mental health.

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Cancer and appearance

Going through cancer treatment can often bring with it changes in your body and appearance. We know this can be an unsettling time but we’re here to help you through this time of change.

Support

At our centres across the region, we offer support to anyone affected by cancer.

About us

We are a local, people-first charity providing outstanding cancer support.

Research

We fund vital, world-class research to help prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

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Useful resources > Cancer and your appearance

Cancer and your appearance

Going through cancer treatment can often bring with it changes in your body and appearance. We know this can be an unsettling time but we’re here to help you through this time of change.

Worried about hair loss?

For those who experience hair loss during cancer treatment, it can be an unsettling time. Whilst some decide not to wear headwear, others choose to wear a hat, headscarf, wig or turban. That’s where Big C comes in. We can help you work through the many options and choices available to you.

Look Good Feel Better

Look Good Feel Better is a charity that runs workshops across the UK helping men and women cope with the physical and emotional side effects of cancer treatment, through skincare and make-up workshops.

Two ladies applying make up together

Cancer and body image

Appearance is often a key part of our identity and if your appearance changes it can affect you in many ways.

Depending on your cancer and the surgery or treatments you need your appearance or view of your appearance can change. 

A lady at a wig fitting appointment, holding a blond wig

Changes to your appearance

Some of these changes can include…

Weight

This can either be a change in weight gain or loss

Physique

Scars of alterations to your physique following surgery

Speech

You may experience speech difficulties

Confidence

Having lower confidence or self esteem

Stoma

Learning to live with a stoma

Hair & skin

Changes to your hair and skin, including hair loss

We’re here to help. You can book support in the following ways:

Call

Call us on 0800 092 7640 to chat to our support team, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (excluding bank holidays).

Email

Email us on support@big-c.co.uk letting us know what support you need.

Speak to your GP

Have a chat with your GP or healthcare team, who will be able to get in touch with us on your behalf.

“Whatever your concerns, Big C will always do its best to help, by finding the answers to the questions most important to you, and trying to find the right support services, individual to your needs.”

TONIA, CHARITABLE OPERATIONS AREA MANAGER

Support

At our centres across the region, we offer support to anyone affected by cancer.

About us

We are a local, people-first charity providing outstanding cancer support.

Research

We fund vital, world-class research to help prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

Let’s keep in touch

Subscribe to our mailing list to receive news and updates from Big C.