Class to give Dubai cancer patients a boost

Andrew Raine

A programme to help women with cancer boost their confidence will begin at the Dubai Ladies Club this week. The "Be Beautiful" initiative includes a series of workshops.

Wednesday's class by make-up artists will give advice about how to hide the effects of chemotherapy and radiation.

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