This article is written from a man’s perspective and comments from my wife about wearing a wig because of breast cancer. For starters, a nice wig provides a sense of normalcy to a situation such as breast cancer that is both frightening and difficult to deal with. Many people feel that looking good helps to maintain moral and avoid feeling down during a difficult time such as breast cancer. Wearing a wig can help a lot in this regard. Each person will handle their situation differently. Some women will wear their wig all of the time including at home, while others will only wear their wig when they go out in public. The message is to do whatever makes you comfortable while you are dealing with breast cancer.
Wearing a wig is similar to wearing a hat. My wife found that it was very warm, especially during the summer and could not wait to remove it when she was in the privacy of her own home. She wore a bandana most of the time while at home unless company was expected. Her scalp would also itch at times due to the pressure of the wig and occasionally it would cause headaches.
She found that she only would wear the wig when she was out in public to avoid these irritations. Many people were surprised to find out she was wearing a wig which was a nice compliment to receive. Wearing a wig is a personal decision and the bottom line is do what you feel comfortable with and focus on getting through your chemotherapy treatments. That is what is really important.
A final comment, your wig may need to be trimmed when you first receive it. Freda’s on St Laurent in Ottawa, who provided the wig, will trim your wig any time for you.
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