Category Archives: cancer

Self-Confidence is Key in Cancer Battle

             In the  testimonials that we receive from clients who are battling cancer, one key concept always seems to surface.   It’s the desire to keep their appearance “normal” while going through treatments.        HPI is honored to have the ability to help … Continue reading

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Hair Prosthesis Institute Salutes Elizabeth Edwards

The staff at Hair Prosthesis Institute gets so excited when we are able to restore a sense of normalcy to a cancer patient by helping them to look as though they haven’t lost their hair during treatments.  Likewise, our hearts break when occasionally a … Continue reading

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Gift Ideas for Cancer Patients

  Hair Prosthesis Institute not only provides natural hair additions for those suffering from alopecia or female pattern thinning, we have full cranial natural hair prosthesis for many women diagnosed with cancer who experience hair loss during treatments.  If you want … Continue reading

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Choose to Control Your Hair Loss from Cancer

When you have the option to take control of a situation involving your health, take control. Cancer patients who are proactive about their impending hair loss as their cancer treatments begin are choosing to control their hair’s destiny rather than to be … Continue reading

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Helpful Hints for Cancer Patient Caregivers

      Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, there are lots of articles floating around related to that topic.  One in particular caught my eye that was about cooking for people with cancer.       Unless you have been down the … Continue reading

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Hair Loss Humor and Cancer

          As I was shopping for a birthday card in a local drug store the other day, I noticed a line of greeting cards directed to cancer patients–particularly those that might experience hair loss during their chemo treatments.   I … Continue reading

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Cancer – Early Detection is Key

As we get to know our clients at Hair Prosthesis Institutue, particularly those with a cancer diagnosis, many of them have something in common – knowing that the key to surviving a cancer diagnosis is early detection.   Here are two links that list the most … Continue reading

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