Here are some websites which you may find useful for additional information and help.
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HeadWrappers
‘HeadWrappers provide a free service to anyone experiencing hair loss as a result of cancer treatment. HeadWrappers’ aim is to provide free advice and support for clients by showing them that there are alternatives to wigs. The trained hair loss advisors show some simple but effective methods of tying scarves. Each person also receives a free 100% cotton scarf with their compliments. Advice on scalp and hair care before, during and after cancer treatment is also provided along with lots of headwear tips. Contact advice@headwrappers.org to find your nearest face to face Service or register for a virtual session.
Visit www.headwrappers.org for more information.’
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Breast Cancer Care
HeadStrong – a hair loss advisory service
UK-Wide service for people being treated for any type of cancer. Find out how to look after your hair and scalp before, during and after cancer treatment and how to make the most of alternatives to wigs by using scarves, hats and headwear. Click here for more information or call us free on 0808 800 6000.
We have a page on our own website which has a list of headwear suppliers which includes Deresina www.breastcancercare.org.uk/headwearsuppliers
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Cancer Research UK
www.cancerresearchuk.org/
This is Cancer Research UK's main site. From here you can find information about cancer, donate online, join one of their fundraising events, or find information for people affected by cancer. Cancer Research UK is the world's leading charity dedicated to cancer research. They have discovered new ways of beating cancer that together have saved hundreds of thousands of lives across the world. One in three of us will get cancer at some point in our lives. Their ground breaking work, funded almost entirely by the general public, will ensure that millions more people survive.
Cancer Chat
www.cancerchat.org.uk
Cancer chat is a FREE, safe online discussion forum for people affected by cancer.
Cancer Events
supportus.cancerresearchuk.org/events
Find details of all Cancer Research charity events, including Relay for Life, Run 10k, Bobby Moore events and breast cancer fundraising. |
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World Cancer Research Fund
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At World Cancer Research Fund, we examine how diet, weight and physical activity affect your risk of developing and surviving cancer. While society continues to search for a cure, our prevention and survival work is helping people to live longer, happier and healthier lives – free from the devastating effects of cancer.
https://www.wcrf-uk.org/
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Macmillan Cancer
They provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and campaign for better cancer care. Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. Cancer affects us all. And we can all help.
www.macmillan.org.uk
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