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Upcoming Events

May 5, 2008 - Mere Mortals Facing Cancer, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. at the Allen County Public Library theatre.

May 8, 2008 - Upcoming Nutrition Seminar is scheduled for Thursday May 8, 5:30-7PM at the Healing Arts Center at CSNI. Presented by Mischa Bassett, Clinical Dietitian-Oncology from Lutheran Hospital. This informative presentation will present information that is relevant to healthy people, as well as people with cancer and their caregivers.

May 29, 2008 - National Cancer Survivors Day 7:00 p.m.
Join Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana and the Embassy Theatre for Celebrate Life, a performance headlined by cancer survivor and motivational speaker Heidi Kramer and recording artist, singer-songwriter and pianist Kerri Sherwood at the Embassy Theatre. Together they bring a powerful performance blending original music, stories and song. The program supports and encourages cancer survivors and inspires people to live life to their fullest.

Wigs, turbans, hats and scarves available through
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana at no cost.

Wig Salon

Tips on Getting Ready for a Wig

• Cut your hair short before you start chemotherapy. It's less traumatic to lose short clumps of hair than long ones —and it's easier to fit a wig over less hair.

• If you get used to short hair, you won't have to wait as long for your hair to grow back to feel like yourself. Shorter is also cooler —an important consideration, because wigs can feel hot in the summer.

• Since a short-haired wig is easier to wear and care for, if your hair is already short, you'll have an easier time living with temporary hair of a similar length.

• Look through salon books and hairstyle magazines to find the becoming cut that's right for you.

• Interview a few hairdressers. You may want to book an appointment just to talk to an expert before the actual cut.

Caring for Your Wig

Wigs are formed on an open-weave mesh that allows for ventilation. They're fitted with adjustable tapes along the temple, or with elastic and Velcro around the ears. They wash easily (every two weeks is recommended), and you can set them with sprays or gels. But don't try to dry them with a hair dryer or curling iron. Heat can soften the glue and cause the wig to lose its shape. In addition, be careful when you're cooking. Some women have been known to singe their bangs while taking a pizza out of the oven!