So much more than putting a brave face on

A GROUP of 12 women and three volunteer helpers cluster around a table in the bright light-filled meeting room of Maggie's Centre in Edinburgh. They range in age from late twenties to early sixties, some have just been diagnosed with cancer, others have been living with the illness for some time.

Annette Finlay Price, a veteran make-up artist and skin care specialist is buzzing around the table demonstrating how to put on moisturiser.

"Always tap it on to the face, never stretch and pull the skin, particularly around the eyes, where your ...