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      Look good feel better workshops: a "big lift" for women with cancer.

      Journal of Cancer Education
      Adolescent, Adult, Anxiety, psychology, Beauty Culture, Breast Neoplasms, Female, Humans, Middle Aged, Self-Help Groups, organization & administration, Social Support, Young Adult

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          Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) aims to help women manage appearance-related side effects of cancer and its treatment. In this pilot study, we assessed the impact of LGFB workshops on self-image, social interactions, perceived social support, and anxiety. We administered scales preworkshop and postworkshop participation. We conducted semistructured telephone interviews following attendance. Statistically and qualitatively, subjects experienced significant improvement in self-image, social interaction, and anxiety. Participant anxiety decreased, but greater social support was anticipated than actually obtained. LGFB workshops increase self-image, improve social interactions, and reduce anxiety.

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