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by dixielee on Sun Nov 30, 2008 12:00 AM

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Hello, just wandering if anyone might have some wigs to donate. I've just started losing my hair but can't afford to buy a wig yet. Scarfs, turbans or anything would be appreciated.

                                                                          Thanks very much and

                                                                          God Bless us all.

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by trehouse60 on Sun Nov 30, 2008 12:00 AM

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I believe the American Cancer Society will help you purchase a wig:

 http://americancancersociety.org/docroot/home/index.asp

You might also check with your dr - see if he/she can give you contact information for local support groups - perhaps someone there will have a wig to donate or the other stuff you mention. 

ACS could also give you information on local support groups.

I purchased a wig but found it to be VERY itchy, so I only wore it twice. (Have since donated to someone else.)

I bought very inexpensive bandanas at a discount department store (I think you might even be able to get them at a dollar store that sells clothes) If you fold them in half, lay the fold over the top of your head and then tie the ends behind, you can tuck the remaining point up under the knot, and it makes a very neat, tight fit.  YOu can do the same but instead of putting the fold over the top of your head, put it in back and bring the ends around top and tie them in front, and fold the flap under the knot that way - makes a nice ethnic type head-dress.

Dollar General had some inexpensive very pretty ball caps a couple of weeks ago.  When I got my bandanas I found some plain but usable ball caps that were like 3 for $5 at Walmart.   Between my 4 or 5 bandanas and my 3 ball caps, I got through August to about Mar or April just fine. I stopped wearing them when my hair was about 1/4 inch long - after that I just used the caps if my head got cold.

Wishing you the best,

Tre

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by dixielee on Sun Nov 30, 2008 12:00 AM

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Thanks everyone for all the replys. I truely appreciate it.

                                                                                     Dorthey

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by Jodie on Sun Nov 30, 2008 12:00 AM

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On 11/30/2008 dixielee wrote:

Hello, just wandering if anyone might have some wigs to donate. I've just started losing my hair but can't afford to buy a wig yet. Scarfs, turbans or anything would be appreciated.

                                                                          Thanks very much and

                                                                          God Bless us all.


Dixielee:

I agree with Treehouse,  usually the cancer society in your area will have a place where they give out a free wig..usually its just one, but that along with ball caps and scarfs may get you through the tough times.  The cancer center I went to for treatment also offered a free wig/scarfs/knitted hats etc. to cancer patients..they had a room designated with those things there in the clinic I went to..I imagine alot of hospitals may have similar things going on as cancer unfortunately is hitting alot of us these days..young and old.  The wigs that the cancer society collects are donated ones, and unfortunately they dont have the resources or the time or help to keep them nice and combed.. when I went in for one, I had go through boxes of them that were just thrown into the box laying free..but I was able to find a nice one, and they arent hard to wash and clean up..I used just regular hair shampoo and hair conditioner..although they do sell special shampoos for wigs..  I had good results with the regular products for human hair.  So talk to your cancer clinic I imagine they can lead you to the right place to help you. 

 

good luck, and sorry you are finding yourself needing a wig in the first place.  Cancer is mean and nasty and we have to go through the mean and nasty stuff to try and control it...best wishes for a long remission period and hope for a cure as well.

 God's blessings

Jodie

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by Jodie on Sun Nov 30, 2008 12:00 AM

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On 11/30/2008 dixielee wrote:

Hello, just wandering if anyone might have some wigs to donate. I've just started losing my hair but can't afford to buy a wig yet. Scarfs, turbans or anything would be appreciated.

                                                                          Thanks very much and

                                                                          God Bless us all.


I meant to add:

If you get a wig.  Try to go short and close to your face.  I have found that they look more natural than a long or curly style..but of course it is according to your own likes and tastes.  I went from Jan. of 08 to June of 08 before I finally had enough to comb.  I went with a wig only for special occasions, other than that, heck, this time around I just opted to go with a hat..it worked out just fine.  People dont really notice this stuff anymore..there are so many who are suffering hair loss because of the same things and people (the public) are use to seeing hairless women around town.  My heart goes out to them when I see them, cause I know we probably share a similar cancer story, and I know how they are feeling.  My prayer goes out to them, not my concern about them being hairless,  but the concern about what I know they are going through that no one else but me understands, except another cancer patient.. So wear your baldness proudly and love life!  The baldness is temporary...and hopefully your cancer will be desentegrated into nothing from the treatments..and this will just become a story in your life's journey..

God bless.

Jodie

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by Goodattitude on Fri Dec 05, 2008 12:00 AM

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On 11/30/2008 dixielee wrote:

Hello, just wandering if anyone might have some wigs to donate. I've just started losing my hair but can't afford to buy a wig yet. Scarfs, turbans or anything would be appreciated.

                                                                          Thanks very much and

                                                                          God Bless us all.


I have two wigs that I've never worn.  I'd be happy to give them to you.

I must add that I, too, found them to be a little itchy and wound up buyinig a bunch of cool hats.  But, I'd give you the wigs in a heartbeat.

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by dixielee on Mon Dec 08, 2008 12:00 AM

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Thank you very much. I appreciate the offer. My address is

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 Dorthey J. C

                                                                              God Bless You.

On 12/5/2008 Goodattitude wrote:

 

On 11/30/2008 dixielee wrote:

Hello, just wandering if anyone might have some wigs to donate. I've just started losing my hair but can't afford to buy a wig yet. Scarfs, turbans or anything would be appreciated.

                                                                          Thanks very much and

                                                                          God Bless us all.


I have two wigs that I've never worn.  I'd be happy to give them to you.

I must add that I, too, found them to be a little itchy and wound up buyinig a bunch of cool hats.  But, I'd give you the wigs in a heartbeat.


 

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by dixielee on Mon Dec 08, 2008 12:00 AM

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