The role of hair loss in cancer identity: perceptions of chemotherapy-induced alopecia among women treated for early-stage breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ

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The role of hair loss in cancer identity: perceptions of chemotherapy-induced alopecia among women treated for early-stage breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ

Background: The trauma of chemotherapy-induced alopecia is well documented. However, less is known about how the stereotypical cancer identity affects social interactions. Objective: The aim of this study is to explore women's experiences of hair loss resulting from breast cancer treatment,...

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Main Authors:	Trusson, Diane, Pilnick, Alison
Format:	Article
Published:	2016
Subjects:	Alopecia; Breast cancer; DCIS; Hair loss; Identity; Stigma; Stereotypes
Online Access:	https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/32876/

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