Poughkeepsie - The Eileen M. Hickey Cancer Center at Saint Francis Hospital, the American Cancer Society and the National Cosmetology Association have joined to sponsor another series of "Look Good ... Feel Better" programs for 2010. The next in this series of free programs for chemotherapy and radiation patients will be presented 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, March 9 at the Center. 

Often doctors recommend patients begin a course of radiation or chemotherapy treatments and advise that they may experience some temporary changes in appearence. While these side effects can be upsetting, it is important to remember that they are almost always temporary. Patients often find that when they look better, they feel better.

Program participants will receive tips on skin-care, make-up aplication and wig and turban styling. Participants will receive complimentary name-brand make-up kits. To register, call 845-483-5959. Future program dates are all Tuesdays: May 11, July 13, September 14, and November 9.