Relief For Cancer Treatment Side Effects Available For First Time

Main Category: Cancer / Oncology
Also Included In: Radiology / Nuclear Medicine
Article Date: 24 Mar 2009 - 5:00 PST

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Painful skin and nail conditions caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments can now be treated thanks to the launch of an innovative range of cosmetics specifically developed to enhance quality of life for cancer patients.

The Evolife product range, available exclusively from Feel Better Ltd, has been designed to make unpleasant cutaneous side effects of chemo and radiotherapy treatments more bearable.

The collection includes gels, sprays and creams, and is already used by a number of leading oncologists and cancer treatment centres in France, China, the Netherlands, Belgium and Mexico, with remarkable results.

Evolife provides solutions to problems that previously had few answers. These include cracked and broken nails (Evonail); flaking and broken skin (Evoskin); mouth ulcers (Evomucy), dry mouth (Evodry) and body odour (Evodeo), to name but a few.

The range is currently only available in the UK and Republic and Ireland through Feel Better's website: http://www.feelbetterduringchemo.com.

The active ingredient of the Evolife range is the 'Totum Lithium' formula, which aids the healing process and in most cases actively reduces the pain and suffering caused by anti-cancer therapies. Totum Lithium is naturally present in Evaux-les-Bains spring water where Evolife Laboratories' cosmetics are manufactured. This French spring water has long been famed for its regenerative and anti-inflammatory properties.

Derek Peddle, joint Managing Director of Feel Better Ltd says: "Most people know someone who has gone through treatment for cancer but they may not realise how debilitating the side effects can become. Mouth ulcers, excessive sweating, a constantly dry mouth and inflamed hair roots aren't issues you want to tell everyone about.

"Cracked and broken nails can develop into an extremely painful condition that can even make turning the page of a magazine unbearable. By calming these side effects, we hope to make a real difference to the lives of those living through treatment - enabling them to be more positive about their lives in some small way.

"These cosmetics can make a real difference. Side effects may seem minor but can be debilitating and embarrassing. Cancer patients are often prepared to stop chemotherapy treatment because they can't stand the pain of cracked nails and sores on their skin. Using Evolife cosmetics can restore their confidence, enabling them to restart chemotherapy knowing they can manage the side effects more effectively."

Charles Felgate, joint Managing Director of Feel Better Ltd, says: "We're proud to be bringing the Evolife range of products to the UK and Ireland. Since its launch in France the reaction from cancer patients and oncologists has been overwhelming, and early feedback here is equally enthusiastic."

"To our knowledge, there is no other range of cosmetics that can improve the condition of cutaneous side effects of people undergoing chemo and radiotherapy."

"Evolife cosmetics are designed to make cancer patients' lives more bearable, to give them back some level of normality and create a huge psychological boost during a very stressful time."

The Evolife range of products tackles side effects such as cracked and broken nails, cracked and flakey skin, excessive sweating, dry mouth syndrome, acne, painful hair roots and ulcers as well as offering a range of day-to-day general hygiene products.

To learn about the range of products and the accompanying scientific information, please visit http://www.feelbetterduringchemo.com

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Feel Better Ltd