Hair Loss Due to Cancer

A wise young girl once said, "Cancer is about a whole lot more than just a bald head." She's absolutely right -- but the fact remains, it is extremely difficult for a woman who has part of her identity wrapped up in her hairstyle to face baldness. It is an outward tangible sign to the world ... yup, I have cancer, no doubt about it.

Facing hair loss as a chemotherapy side effect is frightening and emotionally charged. I had the honor of accompanying my mother to a wig shop in Connecticut (Just Wigs in Old Saybrook) where they treated her with the utmost respect and compassion. I've heard of other places offering equal care and concern to their customers as well ... custom wig makers like Joseph Paris Naturally in NYC and the Noelle Foundation at Noelle's Spa for Beauty and Wellness in Stamford, CT.

My mother can attest, however, that her wig from the American Cancer Society's tlc catalog was even more realistic than her custom made one ... go figure.

A division of the company behind Joseph Paris Naturally sponsors a great site you can visit for more information on hair loss due to chemotherapy.