During treatment for cancer, making time for the things that make us feel good can become harder for many people.
However, in speaking to patients and their loved ones, our clinical experts find that people are often looking for ways to feel more like their authentic self. In fact, finding time for the things that make us feel good can benefit people’s emotional and mental well-being throughout a cancer diagnosis.
With one in two people developing some form of cancer during their lifetime, our third well-being oncology pop-up event, taking place on Thursday 8 September, is designed to provide holistic guidance on early symptoms, health, well-being and making time for that feel-good factor.
The London Clinic’s clinical experts will be on hand to provide a variety of services, including oncology skincare treatments and eyebrow workshops, plus information on the early indicators of cancer, treatment-induced menopause and pelvic floor physiotherapy. All are invited to visit.
In addition, we are welcoming back to our hospital post-mastectomy bra fitters The Bra Sisters; headscarf experts HeadWrappers; MANISAFE, a creator of gloves that protect against UV; Raoul Wig Makers; and INIKA makeup, a provider of natural and gentle makeup.
The unique event, launched within Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month, has been coordinated in part by our Well-being Therapist, Fiona Murphy, who has her own personal relationship with cancer:
“After being diagnosed with ovarian cancer at aged 25, I discovered a lack of beauty treatments available to people with cancer, due to the negative impact certain chemicals can have on cancer growths,” says Fiona.
“In fact, I was advised against having certain beauty treatments until I was five years clear of cancer. This was really challenging, as I didn’t feel like myself.”
