Advice & stories

At Rosette la Vedette, we bring colour to darker days. Not only with beautiful headwear, but also with honest tips and heartwarming stories from people going through the same experience as you. In plain language, with a positive touch and plenty of photos and videos. Because the better informed you are, the stronger you’ll feel, right?

Van angst naar kracht: wat Heidi écht hielp tijdens haar borstkankertraject

From fear to strength: what truly helped Heidi during her breast cancer journey

Her broad smile doesn’t reveal it, but Rosette La Vedette ambassador Heidi has certainly had her doubts. “Will I even be able to return to my job, for example?” But thanks to the support of a few ...

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8 herkenbare vragen over je nieuwe haren na chemotherapie

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...

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Beter slapen tijdens een kankerbehandeling: kleine gewoontes die écht verschil maken

Rediscovering Peaceful Nights During Cancer Treatment

Many people find it harder to get a good night’s sleep during treatment. It’s understandable — your body and mind are going through a lot. Still, with a few simple habits, you can create moments of...

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De magie van Zohra & Tonia: van klant tot muze

The Magic of Zohra & Tonia: from Client to Muse

Some encounters are simply meant to be. That’s exactly how we felt back in March, when Tonia (56) and Zohra (25) first stepped in front of our camera. Two women, two stories, thirty years apart – a...

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8 zorgen rond kanker en seks: interview met seksuologe Kristel van ‘Kanker in de slaapkamer’

8 Concerns About Cancer and Sex: Interview with Sexologist Kristel Mulders, Author of Cancer in the Bedroom

"Seks na kanker zal nooit meer hetzelfde zijn"... "Waar is mijn libido naartoe?"... "Misschien word ik wel onvruchtbaar" ... Seksuologe Kristel schreef een boek over seks na kanker en licht 8 veel ...

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Wendy na borstkankertraject: “Ik kan al eens zeggen dat ik er goed uitzie”

Wendy on Life After Breast Cancer: ‘I Can Finally Say I Look Good’

When you have cancer, your body changes — something Rosette La Vedette ambassador Wendy Vander Weerden knows all too well. “The hair loss, the extra weight: I really struggled with that,” she share...

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Rosette la Vedette-gezicht Annemie: “Stap voor stap, dag per dag, dat is mijn motto”

Annemie’s Story: “Step by Step, Day by Day — That’s My Motto”

Rosette La Vedette ambassador Annemie Ceulemans, Mieke to her friends, suddenly found herself on the other side of healthcare when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. “Going from being a nurse to...

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Make-up in 10 minuutjes: zo tover je een frisse uitstraling op je gezicht

Fresh and Glowing in Just 10 Minutes: Easy Makeup Tips During Chemo

No energy or desire to spend ages in front of the mirror? Feeling exhausted from chemo? With this super simple step-by-step plan, putting on makeup becomes a breeze. Just like our customer Ilse, do...

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Werken na kanker: hoe keerden Sophie en Liesbet terug naar de werkvloer?

Returning to Work After Cancer: How Sophie and Liesbet Found Their Way Back

Sophie (31) and Liesbet (48) wanted to return to work after cancer, but both struggled with doubts and questions. Through the organization Rentree, they found a coach to guide them toward a job tha...

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