Supporting patients who are affected by chemotherapy-induced hair loss

Pilkington, Melissa

Abstract

Those who suffer from treatment-related alopecia often experience depression and anxiety as a result of their altered appearance. Although breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, there is little specialist and readily available psychological support from patients who have lost their hair after undergoing chemotherapy. Melissa Pilkington explores the pertinent issues relating to this condition.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Nov 1, 2013
• Journal: Jounal of Aesthetic Nurses
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 2
• Issue: 9
• Pages: 456-457
• Keywords: hair loss, cancer, chemotherapy, psychological support, visible difference, body image
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/926391
• Publisher URL: http://www.aestheticnursing.co.uk/cgi-bin/go.pl/library/article.cgi?uid=101646;article=JAN_2_9_456_457