Chemotherapy-induced alopecia: Advice and support for hair loss

British Journal of Nursing

Volumn 20, Issue 10 SUPPL., 2011, Pages

  Roe, Helen ^a  

^a Lillyhall Business Centre   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Alopecia; Breast cancer; Chemotherapy; Emotional support; Hair re growth; Scalp cooling; Self image; Wigs

Indexed keywords

EID: 79957732467     PISSN: 09660461     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2011.20.sup5.s4     Document Type: Article

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