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Supporting patients who are affected by chemotherapy-induced hair loss

Supporting patients who are affected by chemotherapy-induced hair loss Those who suffer from treatment-related alopecia often experience depression and anxiety as a result of their altered appearance. Although breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, there is little specialist and readily available psychological support from patients who have lost their hair after undergoing chemotherapy. Melissa Pilkington explores the pertinent issues relating to this condition http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Aesthetic Nursing Mark Allen Group

Supporting patients who are affected by chemotherapy-induced hair loss

Pilkington, Melissa
Journal of Aesthetic Nursing , Volume 2 (9): 2 – Nov 1, 2013
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Mark Allen Group
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Copyright © 2013 MA Healthcare Limited
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2050-3717
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2052-2878
DOI
10.12968/joan.2013.2.9.456
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Abstract

Those who suffer from treatment-related alopecia often experience depression and anxiety as a result of their altered appearance. Although breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, there is little specialist and readily available psychological support from patients who have lost their hair after undergoing chemotherapy. Melissa Pilkington explores the pertinent issues relating to this condition

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Journal of Aesthetic Nursing – Mark Allen Group

Published: Nov 1, 2013

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