Taking the time to understand clearly how this complex chemical process works will help enormously in getting past your initial emotional reaction. As the chemicals used in chemotherapy are absorbed into your system, they begin to affect the cells that make up your entire body. These cells reproduce daily. Every cell is affected including the lymph, saliva, and sinus glands, even the tear ducts, and alas, your hair follicle. The hair follicle is an egg-shaped cell that has two main functioRead More....

Scarves for cancer patients offer an ideal alternative for those occasions when it is impractical to wear your wig. It is best to select softly textured, finely woven fabrics in various shapes and sizes to quickly wrap around your head like a turban for warmth and comfort. These can be square in shape, oblong, or triangular, but keep in mind that larger is better for this purpose. Be aware that shiny slippery textures will have a tendency to slip off the bare scalp and therefore should be avoideRead More....

Today’s state-of-the-art wigs for cancer patients are offered in a wide variety of current chic styles in every coloring. There are three types of ready to wear wigs available: natural hair, synthetic fiber and blends. Blends are a mixture of real hair with synthetic fiber. Wigs are either handmade or machine made or a combination of both. The combination of machine made with handmade features is the latest innovation in ready-to-wear. The handmade monofilament top is a wonderful recent innRead More....

When searching for the perfect gift for cancer patients, think soothing, practical and stylish. Option wear such as scarves, hats, turbans, headbands, and clips make great gifts. They can be used to embellish her new wig for special occasions such as graduations, ballet recitals, or even just a dinner or lunch with friends. Keep in mind her particular fashion sense. For example, if she wears jeans frequently make your gift denim-friendly. If the gift is for a younger person, make it playful tRead More....

Hats offer endless options for both comfort and style throughout the seasons. A cozy knit hat with a matching scarf and gloves in glorious jewel tones or winter whites will brighten up even the grayest winter day. For summer and spring, hats for cancer patients are a wonderful solution to keep the sun off of sensitive skin. Be sure that the hat size is large enough to fit over your wig when choosing new hats. Carrying a crushable hat made of cotton, linen, micro fiber or straw in your shouldeRead More....