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Cold Caps and Scalp Cooling: An Honest Opinion

What scalp cooling involves, how well cold caps work, what they feel like and how to look after your hair if you use one. An honest guide for UK patients.

Wig or Headscarf? How to Decide

An honest comparison of wigs, hats and headscarves during chemotherapy, including NHS wig costs and what each is actually like to live with.

Telling Your Children You're Losing Your Hair

How to talk to children about chemotherapy hair loss, what to say at different ages, and where to find free UK support for families facing this.

Looking After Your Scalp During Chemotherapy

A sore, tender or itchy scalp is very common during chemotherapy. Get our guide to washing, sun protection, sleeping tips and how to choose headwear that won't make it worse.