1. What information can I find here? This section includes:
- Explanation about hair loss, cancer treatments, and the growth of hair when cancer treatment is over
- Why hair loss occurs during chemotherapy
- Why hair loss occurs during radiation therapy
- How much body hair may be lost
- What you can do to prepare for the possibility and to deal with hair loss
- Body
- Dealing with hair thinning or loss (wigs, turbans, hats)
- Protecting your scalp from weather (cold and sun)
- Mind
- Preparing to deal with others and how they treat you
- Understanding hair will grow back
- Emotions
- Sexuality, identity and hair
- Constant reminder of having cancer
- Spirit
- Closeness to the Creator
- Protection against curses
- Financial help to purchase head coverings
- Body
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