title: The development of an oncology alopecia wig program.
abstract: Many of the physically uncomfortable side effects of chemotherapy are well controlled today, but little has been addressed about the emotionally devastating effects of alopecia. In 1991, The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital developed an Oncology Alopecia Wig Program that provides emotional support and teaches selection of and care of wigs.
authors.forename: K V
authors.initials: KV
authors.lastname: Vandegrift
mesh_terms: D000505:Alopecia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000451:nursing*; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003253:Consultants; D006197:Hair; D006801:Humans; D016730:Program Development; D019736:Prostheses and Implants
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents