I am starting radiotherapy to the neck. I have had my mask made but since then have started wearing a wig. Will I have to remove it during radiotherapy?
Thank you for posting a question. I am one of the nurses and the moderator though that it might be useful for us to reply. I sorry to learn that you need to have radiotherapy treatment.
I can’t give you a completely straightforward answer to your question about wearing the wig, as this will depend on your individual circumstances. But I think that you may need to remove it. This is because the mask will have been made to fit the shape of your face and head exactly. So if the wig adds extra bulk, then the mask might be too tight or uncomfortable. If you are very troubled by the thought of taking off the wig do speak to the staff at the radiotherapy department when you have your treatment.
I hope that the radiotherapy treatment is not to taxing for you. If you have any other questions you are welcome to get back to us. If you would like to telephone our freephone number is 0808 800 4040. We are here from Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am to 5pm.
Thank you for posting a question. I am one of the nurses and the moderator though that it might be useful for us to reply. I sorry to learn that you need to have radiotherapy treatment.
I can’t give you a completely straightforward answer to your question about wearing the wig, as this will depend on your individual circumstances. But I think that you may need to remove it. This is because the mask will have been made to fit the shape of your face and head exactly. So if the wig adds extra bulk, then the mask might be too tight or uncomfortable. If you are very troubled by the thought of taking off the wig do speak to the staff at the radiotherapy department when you have your treatment.
I hope that the radiotherapy treatment is not to taxing for you. If you have any other questions you are welcome to get back to us. If you would like to telephone our freephone number is 0808 800 4040. We are here from Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am to 5pm.
