Although it’s temporary, losing your hair can make cancer seem more real to you and more obvious to those around you, and can cause depression and a loss of self-esteem. Research shows that 47 percent of women feel that hair loss is the most disturbing aspect of chemotherapy, and an estimated 10 to 15 percent of patients even refuse chemotherapy because they don’t want to lose their hair. Read … [Read more...] about Scalp Cooling Caps Can Minimize Hair Loss During Chemotherapy
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Realistic Nipples for Breast Cancer Survivors
Today, Pink Perfect, whose motto is “Feel Complete Again,” has sold well over 1,000 nipples, both locally and globally, and is spreading happiness to many other breast cancer survivors across the globe. In addition to her office in Israel, where she lives, Kolath-Arbel recently opened a warehouse in New Jersey. The ready-made prosthetic nipples, which attach with a gentle waterproof adhesive … [Read more...] about Realistic Nipples for Breast Cancer Survivors
9 Ways to Help a Friend With Cancer
No matter if you know the person intimately or they’re a passing acquaintance, it can be challenging to know how to handle the situation. Even I, a breast cancer survivor, have to pause and consider what to do and what to say to another to convey understanding and support. But I can tell you this: everyone faced with a cancer diagnosis — and 39.6 percent of Americans will be at some time in … [Read more...] about 9 Ways to Help a Friend With Cancer