Cancer affects individuals in many ways. You may feel as though you
are on an emotional roller coaster from the time of your initial diagnosis
through your treatment and recovery. Although most cancer treatment offers hope
and success, one of the hardest parts of cancer treatment for patients is
the temporary or permanent physical changes accompanying some treatments and
procedures.
Many individuals experience hair loss, skin discoloration and scarring. Others find that their appearance has changed dramatically, and they need to reassess their body and self-image. While modern medicine heals you from the inside, now you can receive treatment for the outside. The Image Recovery Center at the Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute at LifeBridge Health addresses appearances issues with color, clothing and cosmetics. 
The Center, working in collaboration with your medical providers, develops an individual appearance management plan to help you adjust to and get through the physical changes facing you. You will learn simple but necessary things such as the importance of scalp care after hair loss, which products will not irritate your skin and how to use them, camouflage makeup, nutritional information and more.
The Image Recovery Center is led by Marianne Kelly, founder of the Image Recovery Program. She is a cancer survivor and has been a professional hair designer for thirty years. She is also certified in image consulting, makeup artistry and breast fitting. The program recognizes the importance of relieving concerns related to appearance so that energies can be devoted to fighting cancer.
The Image Recovery Center at Sinai, with professional staff especially trained by Marianne Kelly, exists to help cancer patients heal inside and out. Located in the Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute outpatient center at LifeBridge Health, services are available for adults, children and adolescents. Appointments may be made during the day or in the evening and insurance reimbursement information is available.
To schedule an appointment, call 410-601-4725. Gift certificates are also available.
Services and programs offered include:
- Appearance consultations
- Hair replacement alternatives for complete and partial
hair loss
- Synthetic, blended and 100 percent human hair wigs
(styled and fitted)
- Turbans, hats, wig accessories
- Skin care assessment and therapy
- Camouflage makeup for scars, skin discoloration and
dark circles
- Cosmetic solutions for lash and brow loss
- Pre- and post-surgical mastectomy products such as
breast forms, bras and swimwear
- Lymphedema products
- Nutrition and exercise support
- Facial massage
- Patient resource library
- Individual and group workshops
