• Not a member yet? Join now!
• Forgot your password?

• Français

• Canadian
• Organization
• Tool or Utility
• Event or Activity
• Charge/Fee
• Information
• News Source
• RSS

Breast Cancer and Hair Loss

Booklet (PDF) 28 pages, 180 kb

• TIP

• Go to resource

This booklet explains how you may lose your hair as a result of treatment for breast cancer and the effect it may have on you. It offers ways you can cope and dealing with other people’s reactions. It also looks at caring for your hair and scalp during and after treatment and discusses wigs and other kinds of headwear. At the end of the booklet there is a list of useful organizations and wig, headwear and accessory suppliers. You will also find a pull-out giving ideas for wearing scarves and different ways of tying them.

Breast Cancer Care is the UK’s leading provider of information, practical assistance and emotional support for anyone affected by breast cancer.

Source

Breast Cancer Care (Non-profit; London, England, United Kingdom)

Additional Information

Last revised: 1 Oct 2008

Added to SharingStrength on: 27 May 2008
Last updated on SharingStrength on: 25 May 2010

Editor's Comment

This resource was featured in the Jan 09 Editor’s Feature.

You may also want to look at:
Coping with Hair Loss

Interested in finding more resources on this topic?
Browse by Topic: Side Effects

SharingStrength maintains complete editorial independence and operational separation from the sponsor of the site. None of the content is pre-screened, altered or edited by the sponsor at any time. The SharingStrength program is made possible through the generous support of AstraZeneca Canada, one of Canada's leading research-based pharmaceutical companies.