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Hair Loss

Some cancer treatments, like chemotherapy, make people lose some or all of their hair. Learn what you can do to help avoid or manage hair loss.

Managing or Preventing Hair Loss

It’s normal for people to feel upset about losing their hair. It helps to know that hair grows back, and you can take steps to make its loss less of problem for you.

Tips for Women

If you're facing hair loss due to chemotherapy or other cancer treatment, get ideas for choosing and wearing wigs, hats, and scarves.

Make It Yourself

The Reversible Chemo Hat is a free pattern for a reversible cap that can help keep the head warm but yet, when tied as shown, will stay on even overnight! The pattern is fast and easy to make. Adult and youth size pattern templates are included.

More Resources

Worksheet: Track Your Chemotherapy Side Effects

Worksheet: Track Your Radiation Therapy Side Effects

Personal Health Manager

Organize your cancer journey with the American Cancer Society Personal Health Manager.

Caregiver Resource Guide

A helpful tool for people who are caring for someone with cancer. View the complete guide here.

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