HELPFUL WEB SITES
www.chemoangels.net - Assigns "angels" to chemo patients.
www.heavenlyhats.org - Free hats to chemo patients
www.cancer.org - American Cancer Society, some local offices have wig closets where chemo patients can pick a wig and/or hats and scarves
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Some sites!
I didn't take chemo, but, here are some websites that I found that might help!
FranceLuxe.com Beautiful silk head wraps but expensive. If you are a woman or girl experiencing a loss or thinning of hair as a result of illness or treatment, they will send you a scarf in the pattern and color of your choosing. Free. Click on the "Good Wishes" logo in the upper right hand corner of the page for more information.
OrgSites.com Wiggs for Love is a organization in memory of Mary (Spagnoli) Cron who lost her battle with breast cancer. Her family and friends have formed Wigs for Love, enabling breast cancer patients who have lost their hair due to chemo or radiation to receive a wig at no charge to them.
TheRainbowShop.com If you're looking for a headwrap with a tie dye look, this is good option. 100% cotton and several style options.
al-muminat.com Square cotton scarves. Small selection but good prices.
StarScarves.com 42"x42" square. Small selection good prices.
RadWrapz.com Solid color head wraps. only a hand full to choose from but cheap. Buy two, get one free.
CowboyWildRags.com Generous size, square, silk scarves. Like most silk fabric, they are moderately expensive.
Anokhiusa.com 100% cotton scarves and comes in several sizes. Decent prices for the 30"x30".
Everyone that got a scarf thru FranceLuxe.com absolutely loved them. They were beautiful and free.
Sue
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And, for those of you that sew or knit..try thesechenheart said:Thanks! It truly is good to
Thanks! It truly is good to know of these generous souls who are so willing to give to others during this stressful time in so many of our lives!
Free Sewing, Knit and Crochet Patterns
deofsf.com Free sewing pattern for caps provided by Design Enterprises of San Francisco.
ProudMommy.tripod.com Free sewing pattern for a scarf called a Snood.
BevsCountryCottage.com Free pattern for knit beanies.
BevsCountryCottage2.com Knit cap.
CancerCant.com Knit hat.
Elann.com Knit hat.
MarnieMaclean.com Knit hat.
Berroco.com Knit cap.
KnitList.com Loose knit cap.
MoreHouseFarm.com Knit mushroom cap.
MarnieMaclean.com Knit cap.
Web.Archive.org Knit cap.
KnitList.com Loose fitting cap.
Smariek.BlogSpot.com
TiaJudy.com Knit ribbed cap.
MielkesFarm.com Crocheted hats
YarnCat.com Crochet cap.
ThinkingKnitter.com Knit pattern for a Do-Rag.
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Let's not forget Cleaning for a Reason
Here's the link.
http://www.cleaningforareason.org/
They only take 50 applications a day, Monday through Thursday, and you have to log in at 12:00 noon, central time.,
It took me five weeks to get through, but I had my third cleaning today. What a blessing!!!0 -
I went to a cancerheidijez said:Let's not forget Cleaning for a Reason
Here's the link.
http://www.cleaningforareason.org/
They only take 50 applications a day, Monday through Thursday, and you have to log in at 12:00 noon, central time.,
It took me five weeks to get through, but I had my third cleaning today. What a blessing!!!
I went to a cancer survivorship doc today. for concerns post chemo./cancer. she gave me some websites I will post soon0 -
Headwrap resourcesRitzy said:Some sites!
I didn't take chemo, but, here are some websites that I found that might help!
FranceLuxe.com Beautiful silk head wraps but expensive. If you are a woman or girl experiencing a loss or thinning of hair as a result of illness or treatment, they will send you a scarf in the pattern and color of your choosing. Free. Click on the "Good Wishes" logo in the upper right hand corner of the page for more information.
OrgSites.com Wiggs for Love is a organization in memory of Mary (Spagnoli) Cron who lost her battle with breast cancer. Her family and friends have formed Wigs for Love, enabling breast cancer patients who have lost their hair due to chemo or radiation to receive a wig at no charge to them.
TheRainbowShop.com If you're looking for a headwrap with a tie dye look, this is good option. 100% cotton and several style options.
al-muminat.com Square cotton scarves. Small selection but good prices.
StarScarves.com 42"x42" square. Small selection good prices.
RadWrapz.com Solid color head wraps. only a hand full to choose from but cheap. Buy two, get one free.
CowboyWildRags.com Generous size, square, silk scarves. Like most silk fabric, they are moderately expensive.
Anokhiusa.com 100% cotton scarves and comes in several sizes. Decent prices for the 30"x30".
Everyone that got a scarf thru FranceLuxe.com absolutely loved them. They were beautiful and free.
Sue
Sue, where were you when I was doing chemo? :-) I would have put you in charge of shopping for me -- these sites are great!
I just want to echo that I was one of many women here who ordered my free headwrap from FranceLuxe -- the company is owned and run by a kind, generous group of women who truly just want to make life a little brighter for women going through treatment.
Awhile back, someone here also recommended the headwraps at The Hat Cottage (http://www.etsy.com/shop/thehatcottage). Just the brightest, most fun prints I've ever seen -- ALMOST makes me wish I was still bald!
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Hats vs. wigs or both?Kimosabe said:scarves
Try headcovers.com
They have a large selection - so many it was hard to make choices. I got some beautiful scarves. They also have headwraps, turbans, hats, and wigs.
I found this site the other day:
www.hatsforyou.com
I don't start chemo for a few weeks, and am on the fence about getting a wig. I don't think I'm going to. What have others done? How long did it take to get enough hair back that you felt comfortable with your head uncovered in public again?
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Well Traci, I think I wasTraciInLA said:Headwrap resources
Sue, where were you when I was doing chemo? :-) I would have put you in charge of shopping for me -- these sites are great!
I just want to echo that I was one of many women here who ordered my free headwrap from FranceLuxe -- the company is owned and run by a kind, generous group of women who truly just want to make life a little brighter for women going through treatment.
Awhile back, someone here also recommended the headwraps at The Hat Cottage (http://www.etsy.com/shop/thehatcottage). Just the brightest, most fun prints I've ever seen -- ALMOST makes me wish I was still bald!
:-) Traci
Well Traci, I think I was around. Maybe, you just ignored me. LOL
Glad you like the sites I posted. I hope they help someone.
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Hey SuzanneDouble Whammy said:Hats vs. wigs or both?
I found this site the other day:
www.hatsforyou.com
I don't start chemo for a few weeks, and am on the fence about getting a wig. I don't think I'm going to. What have others done? How long did it take to get enough hair back that you felt comfortable with your head uncovered in public again?
Suzanne
I really enjoyed
Hey Suzanne
I really enjoyed my wigs. It's so easy to throw on your hair in the morning and go!lol!not like having to wash and blowdry and style your real hair...It took me about 8 months to get mine to a length that I'm comfortable with but I could have gone wigless sooner...I just got to like them too much and I didn't want to fool with the real stuff...As soon as you have about an inch and a half you can get it styled pretty cute....0 -
I just ordered 6dyaneb123 said:Hey Suzanne
I really enjoyed
Hey Suzanne
I really enjoyed my wigs. It's so easy to throw on your hair in the morning and go!lol!not like having to wash and blowdry and style your real hair...It took me about 8 months to get mine to a length that I'm comfortable with but I could have gone wigless sooner...I just got to like them too much and I didn't want to fool with the real stuff...As soon as you have about an inch and a half you can get it styled pretty cute....
I just ordered 6 hats/turbans from headcovers.com. They really have a wide selection; can't wait till they come. Got my wig ready.
Haven't liked my real hairstyle/color for quite a while and this is a great opportunity to try something new. Hell of a way to go about it though.0 -
Hi, Suzanne. I'll be theDouble Whammy said:Hats vs. wigs or both?
I found this site the other day:
www.hatsforyou.com
I don't start chemo for a few weeks, and am on the fence about getting a wig. I don't think I'm going to. What have others done? How long did it take to get enough hair back that you felt comfortable with your head uncovered in public again?
Suzanne
Hi, Suzanne. I'll be the devil's advocate here and say that I did not purchase a wig. I live in Florida and was going through chemo last year August through October. I went to a shop here that specializes in breast cancer supplies and products and actually tried on a couple of wigs. The owner ordered 2 wigs for me to try one was a Raquel Welch and another brand. When they came in, I wasn't impressed in me in a wig. So, I basically wore head wraps and ball caps. I ordered some beautiful headwraps from www.4women.com. I finished my radiation on Christmas Eve 2009 and got rid of the head coverings Mid February. Good luck to you.0 -
free small tote bag with supplies
www.thelydiaproject.org sent me a free tote bag with lotion, note pads, etc. My netbook fits in the bag perfectly and my hospital for chemo is wifi ready. It makes the 4 hours go by much quicker.0 -
I am going to have to adddianebraun said:free small tote bag with supplies
www.thelydiaproject.org sent me a free tote bag with lotion, note pads, etc. My netbook fits in the bag perfectly and my hospital for chemo is wifi ready. It makes the 4 hours go by much quicker.
I am going to have to add these to my list! LOL Great websites!
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dont know about wigs, either..Double Whammy said:Hats vs. wigs or both?
I found this site the other day:
www.hatsforyou.com
I don't start chemo for a few weeks, and am on the fence about getting a wig. I don't think I'm going to. What have others done? How long did it take to get enough hair back that you felt comfortable with your head uncovered in public again?
Suzanne
Hi Suzanne,
I'm not sure about wearing a wig, either. I did get a free one last week from a great cancer program in my town, but i just don't know if i'll get much use out of it...they're hot, if they're itchy on my head now while i still have hair i can't imagine how itchy they will be on my bald head! I have been stocking up on hats & caps, i ordered a head scarf from the website posted on here that gives the free ones also. I haven't even had my surgery yet but do know that I'll start chemo about 3 weeks after it. Heather 0 -
I am adding this post to myHubby said:tlc direct
We just ordered hats, bangs and some other stuff from tlcdirect.org ; which is the American Cancer Society site. Similar items and prices as headcovers.com (we also ordered a couple of items from them also).
Bob
I am adding this post to my favorites. Lots of good sites. Thanks!0
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