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Wigs For Breast Cancer
A little more than one year ago, I was bald – compliments of chemotherapy for breast cancer. It was a tough time for me, losing the hair I really liked and adjusting to a changed appearance. It was not tough, however, to determine what I would do about my bald head. I knew before I lost my first strand of hair that I would need to cover my head – just as some women know instantly that going bald is their best option. So I did some research, did some shopping, and proudly bought a wig.
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From Our Experts
Personal Appearance's Importance on the Psychology of Breast Cancer...
I feel so strongly about my fellow blogger PJ Hamel’s suggestion that you skip the wig to save money during breast cancer treatment that... Read more »
How to Save Money During Breast Cancer Treatment
Saving money while saving your life sounds like a strange juxtaposition of ideas, doesn’t it? After all, isn’t your life priceless?... Read more »
Chemo Style: My Hair-Razing Chemo Experience...
Be careful what you wish for! I'd always wanted naturally curly hair. As you can see, pre-chemo, it was pretty straight, and kind of a... Read more »
Cancer Treatment and Waistlines: Give Me Back My Body!
“The doctors and insurances companies woke up enough to realize that your breasts are a huge part of your self-image, so when you have a... Read more »
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How to Choose a Wig, Hat or Other Post-Chemo Accessory
Ponytail hat photo compliments of InspiredByYou.org A little more than one year ago, I was bald – compliments of chemotherapy for breast cancer.... Read more »
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At a Glance Covering the Cost of the Wig Most health insurance companies cover part or all of the cost of the wig if your doctor writes a... Read more »
Radiation for Breast Cancer: Radiation with Lumpectomy, Mammos...
When it comes to breast cancer treatment, radiation can seem like a walk in the park compared to major surgery and months of chemotherapy. For me, it... Read more »
Breast MRI and the New American Cancer Society Guidelines for ...
My technician recently told me, just before sending me gliding through an MRI tube, that MRI scans were once an uncommon breast exam. He performed... Read more »
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