Wigs

FormerMember
FormerMember
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Hi, 

I was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in August 2021. I have been taking a daily drug that doesn't allow the cancer to feed. (hopefully), and tomorrow I have surgery. I recently underwent open heart surgery which due to complications left me in a coma, and doubts my confidence in anesthesia and surgery itself. 

It is not yet clear if I am well enough for radiotherapy. 

My hair is thinning and falling out, and in spite of hats and wigs I still look rediculus. 

Can anyone tell me who I should approach for a cancer wig please? I understand they are fitted and cut to a style of my choice? 

Thank you for your help

  • Sorry no one has replied, hopefully you will now be bumped up to the top of the listings so will get the info you want.  I believe you can get a wig from the NHS, have you asked the McMillan nurses?  Love from  Ann

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    FormerMember in reply to farmerann

    Thank you, I will ask x

  • Sorry! I intended to respond and then the site went down. I used Raoul wigs, recommended by Wycombe hospital https://www.raoulwigmakers.co.uk/ they were excellent, my consultation had to be remote because of covid (we didn’t know at that stage it would be fine if we BYOB and had cheese) but I really like my wig. You can take it to your hairdressers to get it cut further x

  • Hi, I was referred by my nurses in the macmillan unit where I am having my treatment. I received an appointment through the post to see a lovely women who brought a selection of wigs to the unit for me to try on based on photographs that I had emailed before my appointment. The wig is synthetic and a lot better than I thought it would be given that it didn’t cost me anything. I’ve had my 3rd chemo today and I’m using the cold cap. I haven’t suffered any hair loss yet but I’m prepared for it happening. 
    I hope you get sorted and all the best for your treatment xx

  • I’ve bought a wig, and online 

    gave I wore it/ them - no?

    what I have wore is a fringe/ bangs piece I ordered from the US

    i wear it with various scarves/ turbans/ caps, so it looks like I have hair under a cap . It only itches a little, and I m happier with it 

    it was $30 with DHL shipping as much - see my photo here 

    Godiva secret wigs , it’s enough for mei still have wisps of hair at the side and back 

    good luck , I was more worried about my eyebrows and lashes-?still got both after 2 chemo sessions, but having a practice at stencilling eyebrows in case they go after next