Please note that these resources are regularly reviewed to ensure that links still work correctly and that the resources listed continue to be helpful to our visitors. If you find that a link isn't working or information is incorrect, please email [email protected]. If you would like for us to consider adding your organization to this resource, please complete and submit this form. Show Chemocare.comContact: 844-268-3901 Anyone seeking information on chemotherapy or cancer Mission Chemocare.com® is a website designed to provide the latest information about chemotherapy to patients and their families, caregivers and friends. The site focuses on care during chemotherapy including information about FDA approved chemotherapy medications, nutrition, managing side effects and self-care tips. The content is continually updated and reviewed by oncology specialists. ChemocessoriesContact: Website Women with cancer in the US Mission To help women with cancer hold on to their strength and sense of themselves during treatment by providing personalized sets of accessories
EBeautyContact: Website only Women in the US undergoing cancer treatment Mission To provide all women, regardless of economic status, access to wigs in order to restore their self-image and confidence during cancer treatments
Hair We ShareContact: 516-484-8483 US residents with permanent hair loss due to a medical condition (cancer, alopecia, autoimmune disease, trauma) Mission To help maintain dignity, confidence and self-esteem to those affected by medical hair loss.
Heavenly HatsContact: 920-362-2668 Cancer patients and other medical patients who lose their hair due to a disease or the treatment of a disease. Mission To provide brand-new hats for cancer patients and other medical patients who lose their hair due to a disease or the treatment of a disease; to provide hats to individuals and hospitals in order to help the patients feel better about themselves and to give them the extra courage and hope to win their fight. Hope ScarvesContact: 502-333-9715 Cancer survivors (pediatric and adult) in active treatment throughout the world. Mission To support people facing cancer through scarves, stories, and research.
Knots of LoveContact: 949-933-7000 People who may be undergoing chemotherapy, or who are burn victims, brain surgery patients, head trauma patients, or individuals with alopecia Mission To warm the hearts and heads of those experiencing traumatic hair loss by knitting and crocheting caps with love.
Locks of LoveContact: 561-833-7332 Mission To return a sense of self, confidence and normalcy to children suffering from hair loss by utilizing donated ponytails to provide the highest quality hair prosthetics to financially disadvantaged children. The children receive hair prostheses free of charge or on a sliding scale, based on financial need.Look Good Feel BetterContact: Website Cancer patients worldwide Mission To teach beauty techniques to people with cancer to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of treatment and to help them find a sense of support, confidence, courage and community.
Patients Into PeopleContact: [email protected] Anyone affected by cancer in the U.S. Mission To brighten the day of a cancer patient with a gift of a cheerful, new hospital gown.
Wigs and WishesContact: 856-582-6600 Cancer patients (women and children) Mission Dedicated to providing wigs & granting wishes to courageous individuals battling cancer.
Wigs for Kids (WFK)Contact: 440-333-4433 Patients 18 years and under (sometimes older if still in school) who have lost their hair due to chemotherapy, radiation therapy, Alopecia, Trichotillomania, burns and other medical issues, worldwide How to get a free wig?The American Cancer Society is one great resource that provides free wigs for adult women who financially qualify and are suffering from hair loss due to cancer treatments. While many of the wigs offered are donated items, some local American Cancer Society chapters purchase their wigs through our online store.
How do I get an NHS wig voucher?To apply for an HC2 certificate, you should complete the HC1 form available from Jobcentre Plus offices or most NHS hospitals. A doctor, dentist or optician may also have copies, or you can call 0300 123 0849 to get a form.
Can alopecia patients wear wigs?Wigs, one of the treatment modalities in severe alopecia areata (AA), can improve quality of life (QOL) in patients with AA by enhancing their self-esteem and social adjustment1. However, little is known about the objective benefit of wearing wigs on the QOL of patients with AA.
Can you get a free wig if you have cancer?Many cancer centers and nonprofit organizations provide wigs at no cost to people going through cancer treatment.
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