Image Enhancement
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You deserve total care and support as you fight cancer. At Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), we try to support you on many levels, including helping you look and feel better. We understand that hair loss, and changes to the skin and body, can be upsetting side effects of cancer and cancer treatment. At Southwestern Regional Medical Center, we offer image enhancement services to address these self-image issues.
We aim to help you look good and feel better while you are receiving traditional cancer treatments, such as surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. We understand that feeling good about yourself may help improve your sense of well-being and overall quality of life.
Image Enhancement Services at Southwestern
Southwestern offers the following image enhancement services:
Plastic and Reconstructive Support
Our surgical oncologists work closely with our plastic and reconstructive surgeons, and you, regarding your cancer surgery and options for restorative procedures.
Cosmetic Image Enhancement
Our image enhancement specialists help you with appearance and body image issues that may occur during cancer treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy. We have developed classes and seminars that cover a variety of topics, including the connection between looking good and feeling better and image enhancement techniques. Our specialists also address ways to feel good about yourself and ways to cope with hair loss.
TLC Salon
Southwestern houses a full-service beauty salon, called the TLC Salon. The salon is available to you and your caregivers. Services include haircuts, colors, manicures, pedicures, waxing, wig needs, etc.
The Fitting Room
Southwestern’s Fitting Room offers a comfortable, private atmosphere where you will find caring, personalized service. The Fitting Room offers fashions and accessories to address your special needs during treatment (i.e., following mastectomy or reconstruction surgery), including:
- Post-surgical swimwear, tank tops and nightwear
- Hats and soft head coverings
- Women’s health products, including skincare products
- A large selection of breast forms, breast prosthetics and post-surgical bras
- Compression garments for treating lymphedema (available for day and night application)
- Gift items for breast cancer survivors, including pink ribbon jewelry and gifts
The Fitting Room is led by Mary Ellen Pruett, RN, CMF. Pruett is a registered nurse, who is also a certified mastectomy fitter by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics. Pruett's experience and training enables her to help you choose the right product for you, and provide you with a professional fitting. Pruett and her staff will also work with your doctors and other members of your care team to recommend the most appropriate products for you.
In addition, Pruett frequently attends educational meetings to stay current on products. As a result, The Fitting Room’s inventory is always changing and growing as new products are discovered.
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For helpful tips on improving your self-image as you cope with cancer, read our May 2007 newsletter, featuring the role of self-image in cancer care.