Episode 33: Hair loss related to breast cancer treatments

Upfront About Breast Cancer

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Let’s be Upfront about hair loss and breast cancer. Perhaps the most noticeable side effect of some chemotherapy treatments is hair loss. A bald head, especially for women is sometimes the first physical sign that screams ‘cancer patient’. It’s a lot to deal with on top of a diagnosis and whilst it might pale in comparison to a life-threatening illness it has a big impact emotionally. For many women, their hair can be very much a part of their femininity and identity. In recent years Cooling Caps have become an option for some that want to try preserve some of their hair but it takes commitment and let’s be honest – it’s painful.

Joining us for this episode of Upfront are two women who are going to give us some insight into their experience – Juliet Wilson, who did not have the cooling cap and Caroline Sladen, who did.

RESOURCES:

• Sign up to My Journey and access a range of resources on hair loss.
• Visit our Online Network to connect with people going through a similar experience.

Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by the late Tara Simmons, and this episode is proudly brought to you by Cancer Australia.

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