If you lose your hair during chemotherapy, you may want to wear a wig, scarf, turban or hat while it’s growing back. Another option is to leave your head bare. You can buy or borrow a wig – some hospitals and cancer care units provide wigs for free or a small fee. Your local Cancer Council may also provide a wig service.
Call Cancer Council 13 11 20 or ask your treatment team for more details about borrowing or buying wigs. Some private health funds cover part of the cost of wigs – check with your health fund.
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