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Florida570
Florida570 Member Posts: 2
edited February 2018 in IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma)

Hi everyone.  I was diagnosed yesterday with IBC.  This is my very first post.  I'm going to bring up a different type of question, to get me and all of us off the chemo/stage/radiation topic.  I can't believe how positive I have been....but I know it's what must happen...be a fighter.  My oncologist told me when chemo starts it will be less than 3 weeks before I lose my hair.  Can anyone recommend the best place to buy wigs that actually look real :(  My heart goes out to all of you dealing with BC...and I'm glad to be here.



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  • Gumdoctor
    Gumdoctor Member Posts: 675
    edited February 2018

    American Cancer Society offers a free wig often.

    I bought 4 in add'n to my free one.

    The best looking ones I got were from online wig sources, synthetic and were Raquel Welch and Christie Brinkley brands with MESH caps. I received huge compliments and still wear the long one for fun. The mesh caps appear to have short new growth coming out if your scalp. I bought these in the $300 ea range in 2014-2015.

    Hope this helps you. And best wishes for you chemo. It does get better...yiu just can't believe that right now.


    Warmly,

    V

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  • SpecialK
    SpecialK Member Posts: 16,486
    edited February 2018

    Here is a whole bunch of wig and head covering info for you

    https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/26/topics/857988?page=1


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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited February 2018

    Your insurance should pay for a cranial prosthesis. Wig. Have your MO write a script before you go shopping. Somebody in the office should be able to tell you where the shops in your location is.

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  • mustlovepoodles
    mustlovepoodles Member Posts: 2,825
    edited February 2018

    I found a local wig shop that specializes in fittings for chemo patients. I bought an amazing strawberry blonde "cranial prosthesis" and wore every day until my hair grew out about an inch or so.

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  • Florida570
    Florida570 Member Posts: 2
    edited February 2018

    Thank you all for your comments.  Had no idea insurance would cover or could possibly cover the cost of wigs.  Appreciate the newsy info and links.

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  • buttonsmachine
    buttonsmachine Member Posts: 930
    edited February 2018

    I found that I really like having wigs as an option during/after chemo. I like being able to look more like my usual self rather than my cancer self.

    There's a wig store called Cysterwigs which I highly recommend. They have informational videos on different types of wigs, and they run sales regularly. It's a great resource for those of us who are new to wigs.

    http://www.cysterwigs.com

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  • BellasMomToo
    BellasMomToo Member Posts: 305
    edited February 2018

    I received a prescription for a cranial prosthesis but never used it. (I just used scarfs and hats).

    But when looked around for a breast prosthesis (I had a prescription from my BS), I found out that my insurance would only cover it 100% if I used an 'in network' provider. (I have BC/BS PPO) My insurance only had one local 'in network' provider of breast prosthesis and I live in a major metro area (San Francisco area).

    So check with your insurance company before buying a wig to make sure they will cover it.

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