10 Questions People Often Have About Chemo & Hair Loss
Why does chemotherapy make your hair fall out? How can you prepare for this? What is the best way to care for your hair during chemo? And what can you do after chemotherapy? How soon will your hair...
When your sense of smell changes during chemo – understanding and coping with it
"I was standing in the shower when suddenly, I couldn’t stand my own shampoo anymore. The scent I used to love suddenly seemed a hundred times stronger. I even felt a bit nauseous." Many people und...
How to care for your scalp after chemo hair loss: gentle tips for comfort and self-care
Have you lost your hair during chemo and noticed your scalp feels different? Maybe drier, more sensitive, or a little tight? That’s completely normal. Without your hair’s natural protection, your s...
Should I Shave My Head Before Chemo Starts? Here’s What You Need to Know
A piece of advice you often hear when starting chemotherapy: “Shave your hair, it’s easier.” If that idea fills you with fear, keep reading. Shaving your head isn’t a must, but it does come wi...
Hair Growth After Chemo: 8 Questions You’re Not Alone in Asking
What will your new hair look like after chemotherapy? How do you take care of your first new hair? These are questions that are not always answered in hospital. Instead you get a lot of information...
Why Food Tastes So Different During Chemo—and How to Fix It
Changes in taste and smell caused by chemotherapy or other medications are incredibly common—and incredibly frustrating. Suddenly, nothing tastes like it used to, and your appetite disappears. We s...
4 Things to Plan Before Starting Chemotherapy
Wanneer je hoort dat je chemotherapie moet ondergaan, komt er ontzettend veel op je af. Naast de grote lijnen zijn er ook praktische zaken die je best op voorhand regelt. Wij vinden deze 4 dingen d...
6 Mantras to Remember When You’re Tired of Hair Loss
“Your hair will grow back” is hardly comforting when you’re overwhelmed by the emotional impact of losing it. Watching their hair fall out after chemo and facing months with a bare scalp remains on...
Struggling With Hot Flashes From Chemo or Hormone Therapy? These Tips Really Help!
When hot flashes strike, it’s like your internal thermostat suddenly goes haywire. Red patches creep up from your neck and chest to your face, and you break out in a sweat. Hot flashes are a common...