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Wigs During Cancer Treatment

Chemotherapy can cause hair loss - but wigs can help cover your head and lift your spirits. Learn about how to choose, care for, travel with, and enjoy wigs.

How I Chose the Perfect Wig To Wear During Breast Cancer Treatment

Wearing the perfect wig during chemotherapy for breast cancer helps lift your spirits. But choosing a wig can be tricky - you have to balance style, color, price, and your lifestyle. If you have chosen the perfect wig, tell me how you did it. Was it fun or stressful? What would you do different, to choose the perfect wig?

Wigs – A Wonderful Way to Cope With Hair Loss

Many women choose to wear a wig during breast cancer treatment. Chemo can help fight your cancer, but it can also cause hair loss, starting with your hairstyle – often an important part of your self-image and identity. Having a wig or two ready to use before chemo claims your hair can really help with your attitude. You can even learn how to have fun with wig

How to Choose a Wig Before Chemotherapy

You can choose a perfect wig before chemotherapy begins. Having a wig on hand before your hair thins or falls out can give your spirits a boost. Here's some good advice on how to choose a wig before chemotherapy.

Wigs 101 - The Basics About Wigs and Cancer Treatment

Wearing a wig during chemo can help with your self-image and improve your outlook during treatment. If you've never worn a wig before, this is a good time to learn the basics about wigs. Learn about wig bases, wig hair types, cost of wigs and insurance, and wig maintenance - before you buy a wig to wear during cancer treatment.

How Do I Pay For A Wig During Chemotherapy?

Hair loss is a common chemotherapy side effect. Your health insurance may help cover the cost of a wig, but how do you submit a claim? Learn more about purchasing a wig for chemo hair loss, and getting health insurance to cover all or part of the cost.

Free Wigs for Cancer Patients

If you need a free wig during cancer treatment, here are five places to contact. Cancer treatments are expensive and can cause hair loss. Your budget may be tight or you may not have health insurance, but you can find a free wig if you need it during chemotherapy. Learn more about free wigs for cancer patients here.

Keeping Cool in Your Wig

Chemo for breast cancer can cause hair loss, so you may want to wear a wig. Wigs and hot summer weather don't always go together. If you're trying to cope with cancer, wigs, and summer - here's some tips for you.

Packing a Wig for Travel

Do you know how to pack your wig for travel? Taking a travel break during breast cancer treatment can be great for your spirits. Learn how to pack a wig for travel during cancer treatment.

Men Dealing with Hair Loss Due to Cancer Treatments

Men can develop breast cancer, too - and treatments can cause early baldness. Here are some great tips from the Men's Hair Guide on how men can cope with hair loss due to cancer treatments.
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