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Chemo Skin

We know all about chemo skin-do you? Patients know to expect nausea and possibly hair loss as chemotherapy side-effects but it seems that they are ...

How To Help When Someone Tells You They Have Cancer

When a loved one tells you they have received a cancer diagnosis you know that for them it’s a life changing experience and they will have some hug...

Spotlight on Defiant Beauty Smooth Skin Balm

I am truly amazed that one application of such a lovely smelling product can make such a difference.

How radiotherapy affects the skin and what you can do about it

Last week we talked about the impact that chemotherapy has on the skin and what can be done to help relieve the side effects. This week, we want to...

Scalp Care

How to look after your scalp Scalps need love – Many of you tell me that you don’t want to look at your scalp but you will feel the benefit of g...

Appearance Advice Line

Appearance Advice Line Use our free appearance advice line we can help you to ‘Recognise Yourself’. Our appearance advice line can support you as...

Choosing Cosmetics

Environmental chemicals can be found in most everyday cosmetics, studies have linked these ingredients to weight gain. The Defiant Beauty range ha...

Nail Damage

The Ice Age is Over By Jennifer Young Chemotherapy attacks cells within your body as well as your tumour cells. As a result, side-effects like na...

Hair Loss

Will I lose my hair? Hair loss is the thing that worries most women when they are diagnosed. There are some alternatives to hair loss, but not al...

How to choose the right skincare products

When you're being treated for, living with or recovering from cancer, lots of things become a greater area of consideration - including your skinca...