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Hair loss is one of the most well known side effects of cancer treatment. Cancer drugs can cause: mild thinning of your hair partial hair loss, or loss of patches of hair complete hair loss (alopecia) Generally, chemotherapy is the type of cancer drug treatment most likely to cause hair loss. Complete hair loss is very unlikely with any other type of treatment. But some other cancer drugs can cause hair thinning. We can't tell beforehand who will be affected or how badly. Hair loss also depends on factors such as: the type of drug or combination of drugs you are...

Embarrassment makes women avoid smear tests, charity says "Young women are avoiding getting smear tests because they are embarrassed by the look and smell of their pubic areas, a survey suggests. The charity Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust surveyed 2,017 British women. A third said embarrassment caused them to delay getting a smear test, which can prevent 75% of cervical cancers. The charity said cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women under 35 yet almost two-thirds of those surveyed weren't aware they're most at risk. A total of 220,000 British women are diagnosed with cervical abnormalities each year." See the informative...

New women's Bold Beanie added to the collection. Named Lucy, it is a muted subtle printed chemo beanie in burgundy red and black... perfect for layering under a black scarf or wearing around the house. Made in the UK using minimal seams and a natural, breathable and temperature controlling fabric. Bold Beanies are designed to fit snuggly on the head and be so comfortable you forget you are wearing it. Perfect on their own as a cancer chemotherapy or alopecia hat, or as a liner under light-weight scarves, woolly hats or helmets. Much more comfortable than a wig and won't slip...

Customisable hats are a great way to make a statement and show someone you care. You can personalise any of our cotton plain coloured cancer hats with any slogan, logo (with permission) or text you would like. Please provide a suitable image, colour or font request at checkout and we always do our best to fulfil your custom desire. Bold Beanies custom cancer hats are silky soft and give a stretchy snug fit for a bald head... whether suffering hair loss from chemotherapy or alopecia our cotton caps will keep the wearer comfortable and at an even temperature with one...

Follow Fiona Maunder AKA ' fitnessfi ' on Instagram for daily fitness and exercise inspiration for during and after cancer diagnosis.  "At the age of 43 I found a lump in my left breast, I was not prepared to be told it was breast cancer.  I started my blog as a way to get my thoughts down on paper, so to speak.  It helped me express my feelings and I wanted others, like me, to know that although the journey isn’t a easy one they were not alone.  I want to help remove the stigma that surrounds the word cancer.I...