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I'm due to start chemo in a week or so and looking into cold cap treatment. I'm sure it will be explained to me by the hospital staff - but do you have to pay for it? If so, what is the cost? Due to the cancer I cannot work at the moment so my income is extremely low, and may not have funds to go ahead with it. I have long hair and already feel devastated by my diagnosis. Losing all my hair is a double whammy. Any advice please?

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  • Hello and thanks for posting,

    I can see that another forum member has replied with some helpful information. The cold cap treatment is part of your overall NHS cancer treatment.

    We have a section on hair loss here,

    www.cancerresearchuk.org/.../hair-loss

    I'm afraid as nurses, benefits are not our main area of expertise. You may find it helpful to contact Macmillan Cancer Support as they have benefits advisers on their helpline. There is more information about this service on their website, just click here

    www.macmillan.org.uk/.../benefits-and-your-rights

    They can advise on what financial help you may be entitled to. Their helpline number is 0808 808 0000.  This charity also gives ‘Macmillan grants’ which are a one-off payments to people affected by cancer to cover a wide range of practical needs. This can be applied for by a health professional on their behalf, and there is more information about this here

    www.macmillan.org.uk/.../macmillan-grants

    Citizens advice can also help you. You can access the website here,

    www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

    I do hope that you are able to find out more soon. 

    Best wishes

    Vanda

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  • Hello and thanks for posting,

    I can see that another forum member has replied with some helpful information. The cold cap treatment is part of your overall NHS cancer treatment.

    We have a section on hair loss here,

    www.cancerresearchuk.org/.../hair-loss

    I'm afraid as nurses, benefits are not our main area of expertise. You may find it helpful to contact Macmillan Cancer Support as they have benefits advisers on their helpline. There is more information about this service on their website, just click here

    www.macmillan.org.uk/.../benefits-and-your-rights

    They can advise on what financial help you may be entitled to. Their helpline number is 0808 808 0000.  This charity also gives ‘Macmillan grants’ which are a one-off payments to people affected by cancer to cover a wide range of practical needs. This can be applied for by a health professional on their behalf, and there is more information about this here

    www.macmillan.org.uk/.../macmillan-grants

    Citizens advice can also help you. You can access the website here,

    www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

    I do hope that you are able to find out more soon. 

    Best wishes

    Vanda

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