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Black women and wigs

“Hair is an essential part of many women’s identities […], and so some women find hair loss quite damaging to their esteem and self-concept, and they can experience this hair loss in a way that’s similar to grief.”

April 13, 2022 | by Tania Amardeil

Survivor's Guilt: The guilt of letting go after cancer

As sad as this may be, or as weird as it may come across, I miss having cancer. Let me explain...

March 20, 2018 | by Adriana Lombardo

Adjusting to and accepting my new post-chemo hair

The one thing I spent months wishing for and that I wanted more than anything in this world - my long hair - has proved to be a nightmare goal to achieve.

Feb. 28, 2018 | by Gabrielle Fecteau

Why it's important to capture the 'not-so-good' moments

Through my years of treatment, I learned how important it is to capture those “not so good” days.

Feb. 13, 2018 | by Adriana Lombardo

The mirror can be a scary thing

I’ve accepted the loss of hair but the lack of movement and extra weight has me feeling a way I’ve never felt before.

Jan. 8, 2018 | by Anyse Lebeau

Breast reconstruction after breast cancer: Is it for me?

In my second edition of Dr. Both Sides Connects, I interview a plastic surgeon to get the answers to some important questions about breast reconstruction.

Jan. 5, 2018 | by Dr. Both Sides

Moving on after cancer

Moving on after cancer has been both easier and harder than I thought it would be; 1, 3, 5, and now 7 years later.

Dec. 21, 2017 | by Ashlinn Sarah Jane

Best friends navigate breast cancer together, diagnosed four days apart

This holiday season, help women like Lan and Yvette by donating to Look Good Feel Better and your donation will be matched by one of our corporate partners.

Dec. 8, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

I'm terribly scared of forgetting my cancer experience

My memories, those that are mine, and the many more that others keep safe for me, allow me the peace of mind to truly know that I am capable.

Dec. 1, 2017 | by Gabrielle Fecteau

Mother and beauty professional turns to Look Good Feel Better for support

When Sophie Audet was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in 2013, it felt as though her life had stopped.

Nov. 24, 2017 | by Larissa Cahute

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Blog | Facing Cancer Together

Tag – Identity

Black women and wigs

Survivor's Guilt: The guilt of letting go after cancer

Adjusting to and accepting my new post-chemo hair

Why it's important to capture the 'not-so-good' moments

The mirror can be a scary thing

Breast reconstruction after breast cancer: Is it for me?

Moving on after cancer

Best friends navigate breast cancer together, diagnosed four days apart

I'm terribly scared of forgetting my cancer experience

Mother and beauty professional turns to Look Good Feel Better for support

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