BABTAC revises Best Practice Guide for practitioners treating clients with cancer

When it comes to treatments, although there are various options beneficial in supporting the well-being of cancer, the disease can present certain contraindications, so whether it be through physical or reactionary changes to the body as a result of medical treatment, adaptation by therapists may be required.

To coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the British Association of Beauty and Cosmetology (BABTAC) has launched its Best Practice Guide. Compiled to ensure that therapists feel confident in offering the best service, the guide includes information on clients' rights, insurance considerations, training recommendations and clarification around non-invasive and invasive treatments.

“As a professional association, BABTAC continuously seeks ways to support our members and further the industry,” said BABTAC chair and chief executive Lesley Blair. “Taking into account all of the information provided and researched, we have developed our stance for treating clients who have or are recovering from cancer which provides the best practice tools needed to support a client emotionally and physically through what can be a traumatic experience. 

“Our guidelines are reviewed yearly and updated in light of any new information or research and are also endorsed by both Cancer Research and Macmillan.”

The BABTAC Best Practice Guide on treating clients with cancer is available now to all BABTAC members.