What We Do

Look Good Feel Better provides psychosocial supports to Canadians before, during, and after cancer treatment.

We do this by providing important practical information and emotional support through our free workshops, accompanied by a multitude of resources we provide on our website, print materials, social channels, and podcasts.  Most importantly, our programming builds a supportive community.

Confident and Informed

Instinctively, we all know the benefits that come from feeling confident and well-informed. It helps us feel our best. We feel more capable, we make more social connections, our spirits are lifted. For those facing cancer, these benefits are even more crucial. 

Research shows that accessible mental wellness support reduces depression and distress in people with long-term conditions like cancer.

Look Good Feel Better programming provides proven health benefits to those facing all cancers by providing practical information, social connections to people facing similar circumstances, increasing confidence and contributing to overall well-being.

In fact, an international study showed that attending a single group workshop – such as Look Good Feel Better – resulted in patients reporting a reduction in depression and anxiety, higher self-esteem and higher quality of life.(1)  

A second recent study found most cancer survivors in Canada face ongoing and unmet needs related to psychological (90%), physical (80%), and practical (50%) challenges (2) and that more support is needed to address the psychosocial cost burden faced by patients and their families.(3)

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1. Richard A. et al. Recover your smile: Effects of a beauty care intervention on depressive symptoms, quality of life, and self esteem in patients with early breast cancer. Psycho-Oncology 2018:1-7.
2. Fitch M, Zomer S, Lockwood G, et al. Experiences of adult cancer survivors in transitions. Support Care Cancer. 2019;1;27(8):2977-2986.
3. The psychosocial cost burden of cancer: A systematic literature review Beverley M. Essue1,2 | Nicolas Iragorri1 | Natalie Fitzgerald1 | Claire de Oliveira August 2020.

Other Workshops

Our Post-Treatment Nutrition workshop (led by nutritionists specializing in cancer care) helps participants regain their strength, energy, and overall health. Our Advanced Skincare, Nail Care and Areola Tattooing programs also help manage the physical effects of treatment and restore self-confidence, which is equally important.

We also partner with like-minded organizations to offer workshops that address other key sources of anxiety throughout their medical journey. Topics such as Talking to Kids about Cancer, Returning to Work and Cancer Fatigue are offered online periodically throughout the year. Check our Workshops page to learn what topics are currently on our calendar.

Equal access to Expert Cancer Advice

Cancer treatments have evolved, and new forms of chemotherapy and immunotherapy have caused different and adverse side effects to emerge. We’ve worked with leading Canadian onco-dermatologists to ensure that our community can access the latest supportive information to help reduce and relieve the side effects they experience AND the emotional distress that may accompany not being able to access oncology specialists quickly and easily.