“I didn’t expect that my most visible side effects would be changes to my skin. I’m not fussy about how I look, but I didn’t like how other people reacted. My faced LOOKED painful. I appreciated getting some tips on how to calm my dry, irritated skin and not have my scalp hurt as much. These resources and the workshop were helpful.”
Marc W., Workshop Participant
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Simple Everyday Makeup Tutorial
“I feel empowered to try different makeup and techniques that will help me with some of the side effects I am experiencing. I don’t feel as scared or overwhelmed – I am eager to try them!”
Lucy N., Workshop Participant
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“I didn’t want to invest in a wig but after reviewing these resources and attending the LGFB Hair, Wigs & Scarves workshop, I changed my mind. It will be a good option to improve my self image and look and feel better. Now I’m in the process of buying one. Thanks!”
Linda G., Workshop Participant
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” There’s lots of great information. I feel as though the questions I had were answered before I even had a chance to ask them. I’m not happy about the changes to my body, but I am accepting them, and I appreciate the tips and support to help me deal with this.”
- Kathryn R, Workshop Participant
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Post Surgical Products
Prostheses Basics
Fitting & Clothing Tips
Nightwear & Sleep Support
Care & Maintenance
Skincare During Radiation
Nipple Appearance Options
Access & Financial Help
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Global Reach
Look Good Feel Better Programs can be found in 27 countries around the world. Through these international sister programs – each operating independently but sharing the Look Good Feel Better name and mission – our efforts to help people with cancer are multiplied.
Look Good Feel Better Around the Globe
Our Partners
| Argentina | Luzca Bien Siéntase Mejor | www.luzcabien.org.ar | lbsm@capa.org.ar | (+54) 11 4813-9047 |
| Australia | Look Good Feel Better | www.lgfb.org.au | info@lgfb.org.au | 61 7 3203 4788 |
| Brazil | De Bem Com Voce | www.debemcomvoce.org.br | Claudio Viggiani cviggiani@abihpec.org.br | 55 (11) 98292 0797 |
| Canada | Look Good Feel Better | www.lookgoodfeelbetter.ca | news@lgfb.ca | 905 890 5161 |
| Chile | Luzca Bien Siéntase Mejor | www.camaracosmetica.cl | amarquez@camaracosmetica.cl | (56 2) 951 0212 Fax: (56 2) 246 7230 |
| Colombia | Luzca Bien Siéntase Mejor | www.andi.com.co/Home/Camara/15-camara-de-la-industria-cosmetica-y-aseo | cpluzcabien@andi.com.co | 57 1 326 8580 Fax: 57 1 347 3198 |
| Denmark | Look Good Feel Better | www.lookgoodfeelbetter.dk | bd.knudsen@lookgoodfeelbetter.dk | (+45) 35 43 40 44 |
| Ecuador | Luzca Bien Siéntase Mejor | www.luzcabiensientasemejor.ec | mfleon@procosmeticos.com | 593 2 2261 385 |
| France | Belle et Bien | www.bellebien.fr | contact@bellebien.fr | Toll-free: 33 1 56 69 67 89 |
| Germany | DKMS LIFE gemeinnützige Gesellschaft mbH | www.dkms-life.de | info@dkms-life.de | 49 221 940 582 4100 |
| Ireland | Look Good Feel Better | www.lookgoodfeelbetter.ie | info@lookgoodfeelbetter.ie | + 353 1 8734996 / + 35387 7008366 |
| Israel | Look Good Feel Better | www.cancer.org.il | francine@bezeqint.net | 972 3 572 1618 |
| Italy | La Forza e il Sorriso | www.laforzaeilsorriso.it | info@laforzaeilsorriso.it | 011 39 02 281 77380 |
| Mexico | Luzca Bien Siéntase Mejor | www.canipec.org.mx | gsr@canipec.org.mx | (52 – 55) 55 75 21 21 |
| The Netherlands | Look Good Feel Better | www.lookgoodfeelbetter.nl | h.uffing@lookgoodfeelbetter.nl | 030 – 697 15 11 |
| New Zealand | Look Good Feel Better | www.lgfb.co.nz | info@lgfb.co.nz | (+64) 09 308 0245 |
| Norway | Look Good Feel Better | www.klf.no | post@klf.no | (+47) 22 39 63 50 |
| Peru | Luzca Bien Siéntase Mejor | https://www.camaralima.org.pe/ | www.facebook.com/lbsmperu | (511) 219 1587 |
| Poland | Fundacja Piekniejsze Zycie | www.piekniejszezycie.org | info@piekniejszezycie.org | +48 222-55-32-32 |
| Singapore | Look Good Feel Better | www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org | enquiry@singaporecancersociety.org.sg | 922 1 9578 |
| South Africa | Look Good Feel Better | www.lgfb.co.za | info@lgfb.co.za | +27 11 795 4272 |
| Spain | Ponte Guapa, Te Sentirás Mejor | www.ponteguapatesentirasmejor.es | www.fundacionstanpa.com | +34 91 571 16 40 |
| Sweden | Look Good Feel Better | www.lookgoodfeelbetter.se | Madelaine Edholm | 46 8 783 82 36 |
| Switzerland | Look Good Feel Better | www.lgfb.ch | contact@lgfb.ch | 41 0 43 243 0335 |
| United Kingdom | Look Good Feel Better | www.lookgoodfeelbetter.co.uk | 01 372 747 500 | |
| United States | Look Good Feel Better | www.lookgoodfeelbetter.org | info@lookgoodfeelbetter.org | 1-800-395-LOOK |
| Uruguay | Luzca Bien Siéntase Mejor | camperf@ciu.com.uy | 598 2 604 04 64 ext.211 |
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About Us
Every Canadian facing cancer deserves free supportive care. Look Good Feel Better empowers patients with practical tools, emotional support, and community through workshops and resources that build confidence and well-being before, during, and after treatment.
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 podcast. 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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- 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.
- Fitch M, Zomer S, Lockwood G, et al. Experiences of adult cancer survivors in transitions. Support Care Cancer. 2019;1;27(8):2977-2986.
- The psychosocial cost burden of cancer: A systematic literature review Beverley M. Essue1,2 | Nicolas Iragorri1 | Natalie Fitzgerald1 | Claire de Oliveira August 2020.
Our Core Workshops
Our core workshops address the physical side effects of cancer treatment, including changes to the skin, hair, and body.
These include:
Skincare & Makeup
Wigs & Scarves
Bras & Prostheses
Shaving & Men's Skincare
Teens
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.
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Practical Advice within a Caring Community
We know how important it is to simply feel like yourself, especially when going through cancer treatment. Look Good Feel Better offers free workshops that help address both the emotional and appearance-related side effects of treatment.
Everyone deserves support during cancer treatment
LGFB workshops are a space where cancer isn’t in charge. You can concentrate on yourself. Learn information and techniques that can help you manage or even minimize some side effects of your cancer treatment. Talk with and connect with others facing a similar cancer experience. Offer an understanding smile to someone who may need one.
What happens at LGFB workshops?
Led by our expert volunteers, our workshops offer real information, helpful tips and techniques AND supportive care. At the end of the session, we hope you’ll feel that you can face cancer with a bit more confidence and feel more like yourself again.
We Provide Online and In-person Workshops
IN-PERSON:
Our primary in-person workshop is 2 hours long and addresses skincare, makeup that helps address physical side effects, hair loss, scalp and nail care, wigs, scarves and other hair alternatives. It is called Skincare, Makeup & Hair. It is offered in 80 locations across Canada where our volunteers will greet you with a warm smile and a free kit of skincare and makeup products.
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ONLINE:
We offer several online workshops topics. Each is an hour to an hour and a half long, are led by one of our subject matter experts, and are easily accessible via Zoom.
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Teens – This Workshop is just for you
Figure out what works for you during treatment, from gentle skincare routines and makeup hygiene to cute head wrap styles, wigs and nails in a space that gets what you’re going through.
About this Workshop
Our online workshop is pretty unique. It’s a space where you don’t have to explain yourself, or your cancer. No one’s cancer experience is the same, but everyone will have some idea of what you’re going through.
How it works and what you will learn:
Learn skincare, makeup and sun care tricks and tips to help your sensitive skin heal and look its best during treatment
Get expert advice on managing treatment side effects like dryness, discolouration, and acne
Explore creative, cute, and cool styles for hats, wraps, wigs, and other hair alternatives
Get a free kit full of skincare and makeup products that are OK to use during treatment
Even it’s ultimately not your thing, do it for the plot
A new theme – and new makeup – every time
Just because we’re talking about how to deal with side-effects to your skin and hair, it doesn’t mean that we can’t have fun with it. Each session covers a new look so you can lean into your artistic side or just change up the basics to help you feel more like yourself.
Get Ready to Shine: Camera-Ready Confidence
Thursday, April 2nd
Feel your confidence shine through. Learn simple techniques for smooth, camera-ready skin, softly defined eyes, and light-catching accents. It’s about looking put-together and feeling like yourself—on your terms.
Golden Hour Glow: Warm Radiance & Freckles
Thursday, June 4th
Glide into summer with a soft, golden glow. Build warmth with cream bronzer, add a touch of peachy blush and freckles, and finish with warm eyeliner or a fun colour pop for personality.
Twilight Magic: Smoky Eyes & Starlit Glow
Thursday, October 1st
Bring a little autumn magic to your routine. This session blends soft smoky techniques and shimmer placement to capture a twilight glow—perfect for fall photos or a subtle Halloween nod.
Holiday Classics: Effortless Skin & Bold Red Lip
Thursday, December 3rd
Wrap up the year with a modern classic. Learn simple techniques to keep skin fresh, eyes softly defined, and lips bold and bright. Choose your finish—sheer, satin, or gloss—and let your red lip shine.
Who can attend?
This workshop welcome teens aged 13 to 17 who are currently facing cancer or have completed treatment in the past year.
A bit older or younger and want to attend? Send us an email at workshops@lgfb.ca
Hang out. Have fun. Repeat.
What if you take our workshop, enjoy it and want to come to another one? That happens a lot! As long as spots are available, we’d love to you to have you for a repeat performance.
Each session has a new make-up theme AND it’s a great way to build friendships over time!
Come hang out with people who kind of understand what you’re going through!
Register today!
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Post Treatment Nutrition Workshop
What you eat plays a vital role in how you feel after cancer treatment. But with so much nutrition advice out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. What foods support healing? How do you improve energy levels? Can nutrition help prevent deficiencies and support immune function? Join us to answer many common questions about nutrition and cancer.
About this Workshop
Join us for an empowering discussion on:
Gut Health & Digestion – How the gut microbiome affects overall well-being
Key Nutrients – Supporting energy, mental clarity, and immune function
Food Absorption – Making sure your body gets what it needs
The 80/20 Rule – A mindful way to eat well while enjoying your favourite treats
Practical Strategies – Overcoming common post-treatment nutrition challenges
This workshop is available ONLINE
Post-Treatment Cancer support
Whether you are experiencing late effects from treatment, you are concerned about preventing recurrence or you’re managing the transition from intensive support and monitoring back to care by your family doctor or general practitioner, we are here for you.
Who should attend this workshop?
- Individuals who are post-treatment and interested in nutrition during and after cancer treatment.
- Anyone interested in nutrition relating to cancer wherever people are in their cancer continuum.
What our participants have to say
“I was struggling with what to eat to prevent recurrence—the 80/20 rule was so helpful in helping me be kinder to myself! A total mindset shift.”
- Emily R., Workshop Participant
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