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C a r e [ 58 ] • # dayspamagazine • october 2017 A ccording to the American Cancer Society, one in every two men and one in every three women will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Thus the odds of your spa hosting a client who is a cancer survivor or currently living with cancer are fairly high. Whether you're able to serve such clients safely and eff ectively, however, depends on how thoroughly you prime your employees to work in this specialized arena. Preparing your spa for this population doesn't require a medical license or a business overhaul, and there are a number of organizations and programs that help spa professionals learn how to serve and treat guests aff ected by cancer. With some training, commitment and compassion, you can open up your facility to an important and appreciative clientele. You'll also enhance your spa's reputation, grow its referral rate, and add untold satisfaction to your staff 's workdays. © GETTY IMAGES Cancer-aff ected clients stand a lot to gain from receiving spa services— just as spas greatly benefi t from learning how to serve them. by Linda Kossoff Care Handle With