Cancer care for wigs

[Jerseygirl45]

Thank you to the ladies that told me to try cancer care in my area for a wig. I will be having chemo after the holidays and was upset that wigs are so expensive. Thanks to this site I was told to try cancer care. I did, and I am so happy. I called, set up an appointment for wig try on. The woman was so nice. I tried on about 10 new wigs in the same color and style of my own hair. I did not look bad!!!.I found two that I loved and then she had me try on a lighter blond short wig. Made me look different. We were laughing. I was told I could take one wig for free. She insisted I take the two I loved and then put in the short blond one. She said I may have a blond day you never know. It was a pleasant day. I felt so much better knowing I am ready for my Chemo. She also gave me a cap for under the wig and a wig stand. Then invited me to a Christmas party and a lunch where there will be lawyers that make you a will, power of attorney and any other papers you may need. She said it is free, they donate there time. She also said I could have private counseling if I need it at no charge. If you want to donate cancer care is the place to help. I tried American cancer center but they go by your income. But they too have some good programs. I will be going back to learn how to apply make up to look like you have eye lashes and eyebrows.

I hope I can get through this part of my journey. Trying hard to get ready for it. But if it will get me maybe five years remission I will try hard.

Thank you for all the support I receive on this site.

[HopeinNJ]

Hi Jersey Girl,

That sounds fantastic. I’m in Rockaway NJ do you know where I could go for a wig? My hair is so thin and brittle on IBRANCE.

I’m not complaining I’ll take my ugly head of hair any day. I just would like something nice for special occasions.

Wishing you all the best❤️ For a good outcome.

[Jerseygirl45 in reply to HopeinNJ]

Yes, right now cancer care is in At 141 Dayton st Ridgewood , NJ 201-444-6630 call to make an appointment for wigfitting. She told me to tell al of you ladies to call a center and see where he nearest one is to you.They are moving to Paramus in a few weeks so if Ridgewood is Good call soon. I am to call her and see when they move if I want to go for counseling

[HopeinNJ in reply to Jerseygirl45]

Thank you that’s not too far from me! About 30-45 minutes away. Definitely worth the trip!

[mariootsi]

Cancer care is a wonderful organization! Glad they helped you! Love Marianne! Their counseling and wigs are priceless.

[Jerseygirl45 in reply to mariootsi]

She was very nice. I will go back when they move since it is closer to me. She said they are trying to expand there office. They are happy to help us.

[PJBinMI]

I'm so glad that you found this kind of assistance! There are so many things we take for granted before cancer.....like hair! I think most of us need to find the resources that are out there, and it isn't always easy. I hope you will enjoy those wigs and that they will help you feel as much like yourself as possible.

[Jerseygirl45 in reply to PJBinMI]

Thank you, I hope so too.

[Jerseygirl45]

I understand, I have been down also. I see her on the 13 th. Have not called since I read the scan. She said we should go right to chemo. I wanted to try verzenio, she said ok but has not called in to pharmacy yet. I keep thinking it will not work either since she said hormone therapy is no longer working. I might just stay with the Faslodex and start chemo in Jan. So mixed up. Should I bother having side effects during the holiday or just wait.