Body Image

Body Image

Resources that support body image, including wigs, prosthetics, and tools to help individuals navigate physical changes.

CancerCare Virtual Breast Prosthesis Clinic

Through CancerCare’s Virtual Breast Prosthesis Clinic, patients with breast cancer who have undergone a mastectomy are eligible to receive a free breast prosthesis and mastectomy bras.

CancerCare Virtual Wig Clinic

CancerCare’s Virtual Wig Clinic provides free wigs to women undergoing chemotherapy for any cancer type.

Elephants & Tea Body Image: Special Edition

This special edition of Elephants & Tea magazine explores body image after cancer, featuring personal stories from survivors.

Look Good Feel Better for Teens

Look Good Feel Better for Teens is a program designed to help adolescents feel more confident during cancer treatment.

Triage Cancer: Quick Guide to Insurance Coverage for Items to Manage Side Effects & Reconstruction

Triage Cancer’s free Quick Guide to Insurance Coverage for Items to Manage Side Effects & Reconstruction explains coverage considerations for wigs, mastectomy bras, breast prostheses, breast reconstruction, lymphedema compression garments, and manual lymphatic drainage.

UNC Lineberger Wigs, Head Coverings & Aesthetic Resources

This UNC Lineberger webpage is a resource list for individuals experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatment.

UNC Mary Anne Long Brighter Image Boutique

The UNC Mary Anne Long Brighter Image Boutique provides personalized support for patients experiencing appearance changes due to cancer treatment, including wig and hat fittings, comfortable head coverings for men and women, referrals to additional wig resources, and guidance on tying head coverings

Wig Bank of Caldwell County

The Wig Bank of Caldwell County (North Carolina) provides wigs, scarves, hats, and turbans for women and children experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatment.