BB Blog — cancer

If you are looking for soft comfortable headwear for a child with cancer then we have a wide selection online and have just updated all of the stock. 

Bold Beanies chemotherapy skull caps are super soft and silky, made of natural and high quality stretchy cotton material to fit snuggly onto kids bald scalp. 

Limited seams and no inside labels mean these beanie hats are as comfortable as possible, leaving ones less thing to worry about and a child to play or rest undisturbed. The natural thin breathable fabric is temperature controlling meaning it can be worn day or night (as a sleep cap) indoors and outdoors. 

Bold Beanies for boys and girls come in a wide variety of plain colours and Liberty of London prints to suit all. They come in three age sizes, mini, midi and maxi (small, medium and large). Matching Teddy or Dolly Bald Beanies are also available.

There is no scientific evidence at all that suggests that reflexology can help treat or cure cancer or any other disease, but the theory is that having your feet pressed and massaged in a systematic way stimulates the corresponding organs in your body. This releases your body’s natural healing powers and restores health. Reflexologists believe that you become ill when energy pathways are blocked, and unblocking them can restore energy and balance. And surely anything that makes you feel better or uplifted or more positive is a good thing.

A sharp or tender feeling (reflexologists sometimes describe this as a crunchy sensation) can indicate that an area of your body is out of balance.

Reflexology, also known as zone therapy, is an alternative medicine involving pressing areas on your feet and hands (with specific thumb, finger and hand techniques without the use of oil) is thought to start the healing process, working on energy pathways similar to those used in acupuncture.

Chemo hair loss can be fast and usually starts to fall out with the second round of chemo infusion. It can make your scalp sore (it reminded me of when I had my hair tied back too tight as a child and then it hurt when you took the bands out). Loosing your hair suddenly can make you feel very cold as a bald head losses heat very quickly.  You may also lose hair from all over your body, adding to the heat loss.

Often you will have had some kind of surgery which may make lifting your arms quite difficult. Tying scarves therefore might be too hard or tricky so a simple Bold Beanie to slip on easily to cover up for yourself and loved ones is just what's needed. 

Bold Beanies are made using the highest quality soft silky stretchy fabrics from the UK and Liberty of London. They are natural cotton based which make them naturally sweat wicking, breathable and keep the head at an even temperature.  We have designed the hat to have no seams that sit on pressure points when sleeping. These skull caps are designed to fit snugly on the head, but not tightly and will not slip around like a scarf. Wear a Bold Beanie as a liner under any scarf to stop it moving and provide more warmth, especially over ears if wanted.  No labels inside to irritate the scalp.

One of the most informative websites about childhood cancers in the UK... and a most wonderful charity:

https://www.childrenwithcancer.org.uk/

"The O’Gorman family was shattered when brother and sister, Paul and Jean, fell victim to cancer within nine months of each other.

Always a caring boy, Paul asked his parents, Eddie and Marion O’Gorman to promise to help other children with leukaemia. Paul died in February 1987 aged just 14 and only nine weeks after his initial diagnosis of leukaemia in 1986.

His sister Jean, despite her own battle with cancer, had started to raise funds for children with leukaemia in her brother’s memory. Jean died just nine months later that November and days after our first Ball, which Jean helped to organise.

Macmillan Cancer Support off the following advice to those having chemotherapy. Bold Beanies are soft cotton stretchy thin breathable cancer sleep caps, perfect for wearing night or day to protect your hair and help with the distressing effects of hair loss.

It is important to look after your hair during and after cancer treatment:

• Wash your hair at least every two days.
• Use gentle hair products and non-medicated shampoo.
• If you are having radiotherapy, ask your radiotherapy team if you can use shampoo and which type is best.
• Only use conditioner on the middle and ends of your hair.
• When drying your hair with a towel, don’t rub hard.
• Use a brush with wide-spaced prongs or a wide-toothed comb.

• Wear a soft cap at night.