T L C Tender Loving Care
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Mission/Purpose: Tender Loving Care, or “tlc”, offersmerchandise such as wigs, hairpieces, breast forms, prostheses, post-mastectomybras, hats, turbans, swimwear, and other accessories through a direct mailcatalog and a website, tlcdirect.org. In addition, tlc includes editorialinformation of interest to women with cancer. Through this catalog, tlc strivesto provide cancer survivors/patients with relevant information and affordableproducts, which are specific to their needs and can be ordered in the privacyof their own homes. Programs: tlc offers products for hair losscaused by chemotherapy, radiation or surgical treatment, as well as specialproducts for breast cancer patients and survivors. Our wide selection includeswigs, hats, scarves, turbans and a full range of mastectomy products. Ourprices are affordable and we offer special online discounts.Description of relationship withnational office of the American Cancer Society:tlc is owned by ACS Products, Inc.,an affiliate of the American Cancer Society. The mission of tlc is not intendedto raise funds for the American Cancer Society; however, any proceeds overoperating costs will be reinvested in the Society's programs and services.