Coping With Cancer / Headcovers

April 12, 2019

What to Say (and Not Say) to Someone With Cancer

It can be difficult to know how to comfort someone going through cancer. Sometimes, things said with the best of intentions do not convey the right message. Follow this helpful list of 3 things to say and 3 things to avoid saying to someone with cancer.

How to Lose Weight After Chemo

Many people gain weight as a side effect of chemo, cancer treatments, and medications. Learn more about the reasons for weight gain during chemo, and get our top 4 tips for losing weight after chemo.

Cancer and a Plant Based Diet

According to many experts, a plant based diet is the ideal diet to prevent and fight against cancer. What exactly is a plant based diet? How can it help you? Learn more here!

10 Foods to Eat and 10 Foods to Avoid During Chemo

Figuring out what to eat during chemo can be challenge. Learn the best foods to eat, and 10 foods to avoid during chemo treatments.

10 Chemocare Tips You Need to Know

Chemo is a life saving treatment, but it comes with unsavory side effects. Learn our top 10 chemocare tips to help you manage the side effects of chemo.

3 Beauty Products to Avoid During Chemo

When undergoing chemo, your skin can become dry, sensitive, and irritable. While the right beauty products help soothe this side effect, certain cosmetics only make it worse. Find out the top 3 beauty products to avoid during chemo.

Can I Drink Alcohol During Chemo Treatment?

Especially during the holiday season, you might be wondering if its okay to have a little "Christmas cheer" during chemo. Find out everything you need to know about the safety of drinking alcohol during chemotherapy treatment. Plus, see three delicious non-alcoholic drink recipes that are perfect for the holidays!

Top Breast Cancer Blogs of 2018

Discover the top 3 breast cancer blogs of 2018. The best of the best breast cancer blogs, these bloggers share their breast cancer stories with powerful, candid voices.

10 Tips for Telling Your Children You Have Cancer

Coping with a cancer diagnosis can be difficult. Should you tell your children or shouldn't you? Explore our top 10 tips for what to tell your children when you have cancer.

Top 5 Breast Cancer Breakthroughs of 2017

Discover hope with our our top five breakthroughs in new breast cancer treatments or developments in potential markers and causes for 2017. Read them here.

Essential Oils for Cancer: What You Need to Know

Can essential oils help cure cancer? Discover the facts about aromatherapy and chemotherapy.

Mastectomy & Post Surgery Bra Hacks

Thousands of women lament about not being able to find a bra after a mastectomy or breast surgery. Women who have been there are a great source for bra hacks. Discover helpful tips for selecting a bra from other survivors.

Cancer and the Workplace

The decision to return to work after cancer treatment or to work during treatment is a very personal one. The type of work that you do, the length of time that your treatment will last and the intensity of your side effects will all contribute to this decision.

Turmeric and Breast Cancer

Several animal studies suggest turmeric has therapeutic properties for different types of cancer including breast, colon, stomach, prostate, and lung. However, many experts suggest that turmeric does not live up to its medicinal hype.

3 Ways Cannabis Oil Helps Fight Breast Cancer

Looking for alternative cancer treatments? Read Headcovers take on cannabis oil & how it can help fight breast cancer. Learn more online today!

How to Grieve and Cope with Hair Loss

Issues with self esteem and anxiety can arise when experiencing hair loss, resulting in the need to grieve the loss of one's hair. Experiencing grief can help a person with hair loss to accept the loss and find ways to cope with their emotions and embrace their new look.