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Keeping Up Appearances

Dry skin, weight fluctuations, hair loss — a whole new set of challenges face women with cancer when it comes to maintaining an image at work during and after treatment. We have advice on fashion, skincare, fitness, and haircare that will prove invaluable.

A few highlights:

Wigs:  Are you worried you're going to lose your hair?  Or have you already lost some?  Our comprehensive guide to wigs covers everything you'll ever need, from choosing your wig to wearing and caring for it.

Fitness: Did you know that aerobic exercise can help relieve treatment side effects like depression, decreased appetite, nausea and fatigue?  We've got info on the best workouts to do during treatment, as well as cancer survivor fitness groups and videos you can try out.

Make-up: Sometimes cancer treatments can make your skin become dry and flaky, or appear sallow or tanned.  There are different ways to apply make-up to help minimize these effects.

Also, check out our On-The-Go Guides!  With detailed information about make-up, nutrition, and fitness that's small enough to fit in your purse, these are a must-have for working women with cancer.  Click here to order.

Blog Round-Up

New job protection for those with BRCA1 and BRCA2
There’s good news for people worried about job and health insurance discrimination because of their genetic risk for diseases…click here to keep reading.
 
How do I tell my employer about my cancer?
Do I have to tell them?
And who do I tell?
These questions are answered in our three-part blog on telling your employer.  To review them click here.
 
Is the economy leveling the playing field for job-seeking survivors?
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal about looking for work and preparing resumes in this economy got us thinking that a possible upside of the current market is that cancer survivors…click here to keep reading.
 
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Featured Diary entry:

Ria: I still work normal hours. The day after chemotherapy, I stayed at home and I am in a fortunate position to have understanding bosses who also care very much for me. I've been working for them for 28 years now… Keep reading here.

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