Look Good .Feel Better Parkland Medical Center hosts a Look Good Feel Better Program for women with cancer. The program is open to any woman receiving treatment or who has recently completed treatment for cancer. The program is collaboration between the American Cancer Society and make-up industry. Look Good .Feel Better includes a 12-step skin care/make-up application lesson, and professional advice on wigs, scarves, accessories, and nail care techniques. Participants will receive makeover tips and personal attention from trained professionals and cosmetologist. A complimentary cosmetic kit with a helpful instructions booklet will be given to each participant. For more information, please call Barbara Umansky, Oncology Social Worker, at (603) 537-2060.
Lymphedema Management Lymphedema is the congestion of lymphatic fluid due to injury, surgery or disease. Specialists provide an evaluation of your lymphedema and develop a management plan with you. The plan may include education, massage, exercise or compression wrapping to control Lymphedema. For further information call: ( 603) 537-2060.
Pre-Operative Breast Cancer Pre-Operative appointments are done before breast surgery to give you an idea of what to expect with regard to shoulder motion, strength and functional ability after surgery. It gives therapists the benefit to get to know you before surgery. This also allows them to give you an individual program to restore your arm motion and strength back to YOUR normal. For further information call: ( 603) 421-2250
Post-Operative Breast Cancer With the information obtained through the pre-operative and post-operative evaluations, therapists are able to create a program specific to your post- operative needs. It is expected that you would have one to two post-operative appointments. Patients will also be instructed on how to detect Lymphedema or skin infections and learn how to help prevent Lymphedema from occurring. For further information call: ( 603) 421-2250.
Prenatal Services For the pregnant woman, Parkland Medical Center offers both Physical and Occupational Therapy to treat musculoskeletal disorders such as sciatica, piriformis syndrome, disc-related dysfunction, soft tissue restrictions, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Patients receive treatment with the specific needs of the pregnant body in mind. For further information call: ( 603) 421-2250.
Womens Cancer Support Group A womens cancer support group offers information and support to women coping with all types of cancer. The group will meet every 3rd Friday from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. in the Nutfield Professional Building. Topics that will be covered during the support group include: emotional impact on a diagnosis, beginning and completing treatment, talking with family and friends about your diagnosis, taking care of your health, and survivorship. For more information, please call Barbara Umansky, Oncology Social Worker, at (603) 537-2060.