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Wigs
Hello everyone, I’m due to start Chemo in 7 days and have been told I will lose my hair. Can anyone recommend a good wig supplier? and is there any Medicare funding for this? also what’s the best/ ...
Just a quick hint@Kerry-Lee47, I went off to get my wig before I lost my hair, so the wig was fitted over my existing hair, not a good idea anyway not for me because when I lost all of my hair and started to wear my wig of course it was a bit too big!!,
moral of the story wait till you are hairless! that is if you can, to get fitted, take a friend with you, the people who do this are very experienced and understanding, make a day of it, my sister in law came with me and we had a lovely time trying them all on,there are wig libraries around just ring the cancer council in your state,my wig cost $300 and to be truthful I would never spend that kind of money again, I have heard of a rebate but not sure about the details, if you have private health ring them, or ask your oncologist, it might depend on which state you live in,
wendy55
moral of the story wait till you are hairless! that is if you can, to get fitted, take a friend with you, the people who do this are very experienced and understanding, make a day of it, my sister in law came with me and we had a lovely time trying them all on,there are wig libraries around just ring the cancer council in your state,my wig cost $300 and to be truthful I would never spend that kind of money again, I have heard of a rebate but not sure about the details, if you have private health ring them, or ask your oncologist, it might depend on which state you live in,
wendy55