Hair loss and cancer treatment

Hair loss is a common side effect of some cancer treatments. Find out more about it and how you may be able to use scalp cooling to try to reduce hair loss from chemotherapy. 

Hair loss due to cancer treatment can be very stressful. There are some practical things you can do to help. 

Read about the different types of wigs, whether you can get one through your health service, and tips on how to wear them. 

Find out about different ways to cover your head, including hats, scarves, turbans and stretchy tubes.

Find details of helpful organisations and suppliers of wigs and other head wear. 

Find out how you can donate your hair to make a wig.