Chemotherapy & Hair Loss Blog

Sleeping is fundamental to both our physical and mental health. It is when our body finds time to heal and our minds soothe to get ready for the coming day.…

Chemotherapy can be a challenging experience. Many patients struggle with eating well and getting the nutrition they need. Smoothies are a fantastic way to supplement a chemo patient's diet. Providing…

"Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food." As simple as it may sound, some patients find this difficult to achieve with some of the side effects…

Wondering if nailpolish is safe to use for chemo patients? This expression is used to describe the damage chemotherapy can have on nails, but don't worry! This effect is only…

Love the decorated chemo cap look in the thumbnail? We'll show you how to make them! While the titles and illustrations may suggest a certain color, you can use the…

It is very important to know what the worst gifts for chemo patients are before you buy something that does more harm than good. While you may have good intentions…

Looking for where to donate your old hats to cancer patients? Here is a list of charities and organizations in the USA and the UK which offer this service. Some…

Thinning and hair loss are usual adverse effects of chemotherapy. Despite the variety of head covers that can be worn to conceal hair loss, not all of them are ideal.…

What is breast cancer awareness month about? Did you know that Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide? Every October, the majority of breast cancer organizations host…

September is alopecia awareness month! Each year the alopecia community comes together to lift each other up. If you are not sure about what alopecia is, September is the time…

What is the purpose of a mastectomy pillow? Their purpose is to provide relief for patients in surgical areas after surgery. A mastectomy pillow is also sometimes referred to as…