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Children's cancer

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Hair wig - shaving for cancer

4 replies

girlladywoman · 05/10/2023 00:49

Hello all!
So my goddaughter has had to shave her head as she has cancer and I am going to do the same to be with her. I just need to know where the best place I can get a wig that isn't too expensive as I don't have much money. Has anyone got any advice?

OP posts:

EggTheParrot · 05/10/2023 01:52

The little princess trust gives children real hair wigs for free. Think you apply on their website x

asterel · 05/10/2023 02:01

Yes, definitely Little Princess trust. Sending you and your goddaughter all good wishes, OP

asterel · 05/10/2023 02:02

https://www.littleprincesses.org.uk/

Little Princess Trust

Little Princess Trust is a charity that provides real hair wigs, free of charge, to children and young people who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment and other conditions. We also fund vital research into childhood cancers.

https://www.littleprincesses.org.uk/

Loverofoxbowlakes · 05/10/2023 04:07

The whole point of 'braving the shave' (horrible attention-seeking behaviour imo) is to experience the same feelings as someone who is losing their hair due to cancer treatment.

Of course, you won't get the same 'experience' due to not having any of the toxic chemo, relentless testing, hospital visits, constant nausea and immense worry for your health and future. Wearing a wig afterwards rather undermines the reasons for doing it in the first place, that solidarity with your goddaughter, don't you think?

Wishing her a speedy recovery op.

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