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Summary

Join CancerCare social worker Laurie Feingold and Tonya Potts, a certified fitter who runs the wig and prosthesis clinic for CancerCare’s New York and Long Island offices, as they explore the emotional journey of coping with hair loss and mastectomy and how you can rediscover the real you.

Key Takeaways

Takeaways

• Women often fear hair loss more than the cancer itself.
• Emotional distress from hair loss can lead to social withdrawal.
• Finding a wig can restore confidence and dignity.
• Clients often seek wigs that resemble their natural hair.
• Support from professionals can ease the emotional burden.
• Wig clinics provide joy and a sense of normalcy during treatment.
• Prosthesis programs help women feel whole after mastectomy.
• Education on wig care is essential for comfort.
• Financial barriers can hinder access to wigs and prostheses.