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Bold Beanies are not just for hair loss caused by treatments for different types of cancer including breast cancer or for those who are bald because of alopecia temporary or otherwise. These beautiful breathable caps are perfect for anyone who is having surgery to the head, brain and needs something soft to cover up and to keep warm. The perfect alternative to an itchy woollen hat or wig or scarf which is often hard to tie and slips about.Bold Beanies have minimal seams so there is no irritation to the scalp. The label is on the outside and the fabric...

Are you looking for a gift for someone with cancer… suffering from chemotherapy hair loss… or diagnosed with alopecia? The Bold Beanies Bouquet was created by Emilienne to provide people who care the chance to give someone a traditional beautiful gift… but also a practical one.She, herself received numerous bouquets of flowers from well-wishers all over the world when she was ill, for which she was extremely grateful, but they required not just many vases, but time and energy to manage.The Bold Beanies Bouquet comprises of 3 or more hats rolled to look like roses and made into a bouquet...

This time of year is always an emotional one for me… my daughters birthdays, the start of school both of which which always mark the time I started my chemotherapy for grade 3 advanced breast cancer 8 years ago now. I’m always so grateful for every passing year and the precious time and memories I get to share with my babies (they will always be babies right?).This year I was able to mark this special time in a wonderful way… ticking off a very big item on my bucket list whilst thinking of friends and loved ones who haven’t been...

Olivia is leaving her primary school this week and it has brought out many emotions for me. So thankful for the happy years and wonderful teachers she has had and content in the knowledge she is ready to move on. Years on however, and this cancer journey I/the girls and I are on together comes to light yet again... so very emotional.The first week Olivia started at her primary school was the week I started chemotherapy for Stage 3 advanced Breast Cancer. I had been diagnosed several months before and had already undergone many surgeries including a mastectomy and sentinel...

As featured on BBC News Website – 23rd June 2009