The 2026 spring/summer fashion season has arrived filled to the brim with designer-inspired hats and caps. Trending this year are oversized statement straw hats, crocheted bucket hats, structured boater hats, and simple or high-styled baseball caps. For women coping with hair loss from cancer surgery or treatment, hats and caps are more than a glam… Read More »
Good sleep is the foundation of a healthy life, impacting everything from our mood to our immune system. For women recovering from cancer surgery or going through chemotherapy or radiation treatment, adequate sleep is even more essential for healing. Sleep helps the body repair cells, reduce inflammation, fight infection and manage pain, all vital for recovery…. Read More »
One of the joys (not!) of menopause is frustrating hot flashes and night sweats. Trying to keep your cool when your internal temperature feels like it’s set on broil is frustrating. Like many cancer survivors, I was thrown into premature menopause. Surgery and treatment can create early menopause that is temporary or permanent. As a… Read More »
As a cancer survivor, I know first-hand how devastating chemotherapy-related hair loss can be. In a Cancer Be Glammed survey of over 800 patients and survivors, hair loss ranked number one as the most traumatic appearance-related side effect of cancer treatment — and it’s no surprise. Hair is an integral part of our identity, reflecting… Read More »
Winter storms are rolling through much of the country, blanketing streets in snow and turning commutes into slippery mess. For people coping with cancer, these gray, cold days can feel especially heavy—treatment fatigue, immune system concerns, and disrupted routines can make winter even more stressful. Small changes in your environment and mindset can make a… Read More »
When I was coping with cancer, it was often challenging enough to take a shower let alone get dressed for a special holiday event or occasion. Yet at the same time when I did add a little something extra to my outfit like a stylish scarf or dressed in clothes or colors that I loved,… Read More »
