THE HEALING
POWER OF TOUCH
What if your caring touch could make a difference?
TAKE OUR 15 MINUTE LEARNING SESSION ON SUPPORTIVE CARE
We’re excited to partner with the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to provide patients and caregivers with a 15 minute learning session covering four pillars of supportive care to help improve quality of life: skin care, mental wellness, pain and fatigue, and nutrition.*
*The material was developed in partnership with AFSOS and MASCC. This project is supported by UICC.
New cancer cases diagnosed in the US in 2024*1
More than 80% of cancer patients suffer harsh skin side effects from their treatment*2
Almost 50% of cancer patients experience severe skin reactions due to radiation treatments*3
WHAT IS THE HEALING POWER OF TOUCH?
DISCOVER AND SHARE THE FILM TO HELP RAISE AWARENESS
[1] American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2024. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2024.
[2] Charles C. et al. Impact of cutaneous toxicity associated with targeted therapies on quality of life. Results of a longitudinal exploratory study. Bulletin du Cancer. March 2013: 100(3): 213-22.
[3] Berger A, et al. Interest of supportive and barrier protective skin care products in the daily prevention and treatment of cutaneous toxicity during radiotherapy for breast cancer. Breast Cancer: Basic and Clinical Research. 2017: 12: 1-7.
[2] Charles C. et al. Impact of cutaneous toxicity associated with targeted therapies on quality of life. Results of a longitudinal exploratory study. Bulletin du Cancer. March 2013: 100(3): 213-22.
[3] Berger A, et al. Interest of supportive and barrier protective skin care products in the daily prevention and treatment of cutaneous toxicity during radiotherapy for breast cancer. Breast Cancer: Basic and Clinical Research. 2017: 12: 1-7.
