| A diagnosis of cancer is something that tests a | | | | is not a deciding factor in comfort, and often |
| person's emotional mettle in a big way, and often | | | | synthetic hair looks quite real. |
| things like medical spas and support organizations | | | | The hair should be sewn into the wig, however, |
| can be a source of strength. Sometimes what | | | | so that every inch of the head is covered in a |
| seems like small things can mean a great deal to | | | | way that looks completely natural. This is often a |
| someone who is going through treatment. Though | | | | more detailed process than how many hair pieces |
| this may seem inconsequential since wigs are | | | | are made, but it makes a big difference. Also, |
| available in so many places, there are certain kinds | | | | wigs for cancer patients are usually going on bare |
| that are better for women with cancer. Comfort | | | | or almost bare heads. The caps are made to be |
| and durability are important factors to consider | | | | completely comfortable against the scalp. They |
| when manufacturing them. | | | | are made of light materials that breathe well, |
| What Wigs for such Patients can Do | | | | cause no irritation and can be worn comfortably |
| The importance of having special hair pieces | | | | for hours. |
| available for women-and sometimes men-with | | | | Costs |
| cancer cannot be overstated. Many people who | | | | Obviously, the wigs that you buy at medical spas |
| run medical spas understand this, and make selling | | | | or other places are usually specialty items, which |
| and fitting special wigs a part of their overall | | | | often means that the costs will be higher. A wig is |
| business. When people are going through | | | | not usually seen as medically necessary, so many |
| chemotherapy and losing their hair, seeing this | | | | health insurance companies won't pay for them-or |
| blatant reminder in the mirror can be | | | | some may only pay a small percentage of what |
| disheartening. When wigs are specially made for | | | | they cost. It is certainly worth asking about. It can |
| patients and they can wear them comfortably in | | | | help if a doctor who's participating in the |
| public, they feel better about themselves and the | | | | treatment of a cancer patient actually writes a |
| fact that they are not standing out as a sick | | | | prescription for a wig. That is worth asking about |
| person. | | | | as well. If insurance is not an option, there are |
| Materials | | | | support organizations that often help with wig |
| Cancer patients are usually going through enough | | | | cost. |
| physically without having to unnecessarily add any | | | | Anything that helps a person feel better |
| discomfort to their lives. Medical spas that sell hair | | | | emotionally is going to help them feel better |
| pieces especially for these people make sure that | | | | overall. Something as simple as a wig should not |
| they are made to be comfortable in every way. | | | | be discounted. To one person, it could make a big |
| They may or may not be made with real hair; it | | | | difference. |