Hair loss is a possible side effect for patients in chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer. However, not all therapies cause hair loss. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), alopecia from chemotherapy is usually reversible. There are a wide range of options for managing hair loss, how to cope emotionally, and how to approach aftercare when your hair resumes growth. For those experiencing hair loss and the complex emotions that accompany it, you are not alone. To help ease patients through this transition, the Hirshberg Foundation is sharing some important resources to address this side effect. We also encourage you to share your concerns with your healthcare team to determine the best choice for you.
Oncology Aesthetics & Wellness
https://shop.hairwithacause.com
Oncology Aesthetics & Wellness, OAW, is a state-of-the-art all-inclusive center for women diagnosed with cancer. Tailored to restore an innate sense of beauty, OAW adopts a holistic ayurvedic approach to beauty, bridging the gap between aesthetics, wellness and healthcare through hair restoration and post-chemo hair extensions.
Look Good…Feel Better
https://lookgoodfeelbetter.org
Look Good Feel Better is a public service program that teaches beauty techniques to people with cancer to help manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. The program offers complimentary group and virtual sessions that teach beauty techniques to help people with cancer face their diagnosis with greater confidence.
AngelHair, Inc.
https://angelhairforcancer.org/about
Look Good Feel Better is a public service program that teaches beauty techniques to people with cancer to help manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. The program offers complimentary group and virtual sessions that teach beauty techniques to help people with cancer face their diagnosis with greater confidence.
National Wigs for Cancer Society
https://wigsforcancer.org
National Wigs for Cancer Society (NWFCS) helps provide you with a wig that makes you feel like you again. From wig selection to connecting you with a hairstylist, our supportive team guides you through the process of customizing your new hair, so it looks and feels natural to you. NWFCS works directly with your insurance provider.