Wigs for Chemotherapy Patients

If you are thinking about buying or selling a small business, there are several factors to keep in mind. Not every piece of advice will apply to every situation, and some of these may be handled by your business broker, but they are valuable nonetheless. Taken from a recent article on BizSale.com, “Ten Points to Remember When Buying or Selling a Small Business ,“ here are some valuable tips for the entrepreneur.

 

Ever since the section of the NavPress website was launched earlier this year, there is now a place to get advice from best-selling Christian authors on discipleship. Most ministry leaders are well aware of their role in the church community to develop disciples and “send them out” to grow the ministry, but many are left wondering if they are doing it correctly. Is there a right and wrong way of mentoring others in God’s Word? Not surprisingly, many mature believers often ask “What is Discipleship?”

This must have been a question on the minds of leaders at NavPress as well, which may explain why they chose to create “Discipleship Inside Out,” a special section of the site designed to offer resources for ministry leaders and pastors. By offering books and advice on the work of the Holy Spirit can transform lives, the publisher has made a place where new believers and longtime Christians can gather to learn about discipleship.

New Christians will often come into a church and have trouble finding common ground with the body of believers. Oftentimes, unless someone take them aside and mentors them, they can easily become discouraged and move on. With Discipleship Inside Out, leaders are given the tools they need to Establish, Engage, Equip and Empower new believers by answering the question – “What is Discipleship?”

In a recent article published on DailyChristianAdvice.com (“Discipleship Inside Out” Answers the Question - What is Discipleship?”), the author recommends that ministry leaders spend some time learning about these four basic principles of discipleship as they look to transform themselves and those they serve. The gifts of the Holy Spirit have the power to transform one’s character, relationships, service and influence.

It is through these four guiding principles that the most effective discipleship takes place:

• Establish – By guiding and establishing their relationship with God and others, new believers can discover the truth and grace that helps them define who they really are and how they should live.
• Engage – In the pursuit of “Christlikeness,” believers engage in spiritual disciplines that have a profound impact on their behavior, character and decision-making ability.
• Equip – In order to transform oneself, the tools and support for growth must be available for one to serve in a ministry.
• Empower – Believers can only experience the total transformation of their being through the power of God. When they are fully empowered, the result is forgiveness, healing and freedom, allowing them to become a better influence on their friends, family and community.

If you find yourself asking the question, “What is Discipleship,” spend some time on the NavPress website and their new section – Discipleship Inside Out.

As the jobless rate goes down and the economy improves, staffing agencies have begun to play a more important role in the placement of IT professionals and technicians. It used to be that high level IT people were in great demand and would never need to take a temporary position, but throughout the economic crisis they have become invaluable to job seekers. One reason for this is the sudden availability of short-term contract positions in the IT field. Unemployed professionals have found that many of these short term jobs lead to permanent positions.

Over the past three years, recent graduates have learned to use every resource at their disposal to find a job, including temporary agencies and staffing agencies. Many of these agencies specialize in a certain industry, but the best ones for IT professionals are those that also employ technical recruiters. Professional staffing agencies can become experts in employment opportunities within a given industry and region, making them invaluable resources for job seekers.

 

As rock shops prepare for the holiday rush, they may be seeing some new geological specimens being featured at their favorite supplier. Dendrite stone is one of them. Never heard of dendrite? Not many people know a lot about this unique sandstone and agate blend, but once rock collectors see it they quickly add it to their “must have” list. This year, suppliers of dendrite are predicting that the increased availability of this stone will make it a popular holiday gift. By simply featuring a sampling of this stone prominently in their store, rock shop owners are finding it easy to sell. The specimens are available in sizes extra-small through XXL, and range in size from 2 to 3” to 10 to 12”.

 

Are you looking for a family Christian book store that is true to its name? Not every Christian book stores actually stocks enough of a selection for the whole family; or they may not have an incredible selection of books from some of America’s best-loved Christian writers. But the book store at NavPress.com has it all.

One of the books on the NavPress bestseller list, “Finding Calm in Life’s Chaos,” reminds me of the atmosphere surrounding the NavPress global headquarters. Located directly adjacent to the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, NavPress is located on the same property as the historic Glen Eyrie Castlle, now a landmark facility for retreats and family getaways. Even if you cannot get to this idyllic spot to find your favorite Christian titles, you can still find everything they sell – and more – at NavPress.com.

 

Unfortunately, the side effects from chemotherapy are not limited to sudden hair loss, and patients often need to do more than buy an attractive cancer wig or headscarf in order to be prepared.  The more you learn about how chemo treatments may affect your body, the better prepared you will be to deal with them.

 

Deciding on a cancer wig to wear during chemotherapy can be a stressful experience.  Many women are uncomfortable with the idea of wearing a wig, and intend to get through chemotherapy with a headscarf or cancer hat.  Everyone’s experience with cancer hair loss is different, so it is hard to predict how long it will be before your hair grows back.  Some women feel relaxed about going “au naturel” in front of friends and family, but choose to wear a hairpiece or cancer wig when they go out in public.  So however uncomfortable you are with wigs, it is probably a good idea to have one on hand.

 

Once you have chosen an attractive cancer wig to get you through the worst days of chemotherapy, learning how to style and care for your wig is the next step.

For proper care of your cancer wig, follow these important guidelines:

• Use only a shampoo designed specifically for wigs
• Before washing, always brush out any tangles and hairspray build-up
• Never twist, rub or wring out your wig; it should always be handled gently
• Air-dry your wig by loosely hanging it on a wig stand
• For added luster and movement, use a professional-grade wig conditioner with Kaneka Oil
• After spraying conditioner over the entire area, fluff your wig with a pick/comb or with your fingers.

Styling your Cancer Wig

If you buy a synthetic cancer wig, you will find it doesn’t need much styling.  The fibers of these wigs have a built-in “memory”, so you will only need to learn a few basic styling techniques to achieve a natural-looking and attractive style.

Many women with cancer-related hair loss find it difficult to decide upon a chemotherapy wig.   In fact, the choices of wigs can seem overwhelming at first.  There are short hair styles, long curly wigs, wispy bangs and layered styles – all in a wide variety of hair colors.  But one of the biggest questions when buying a cancer wig is whether to get a synthetic or natural hair wig.

For some women, the thought of wearing a chemotherapy hat or cancer wig might be scarier than the starting cancer treatments. The truth is, most people think very little about hair loss until they are going through it.  When faced with the prospect of hair loss due to chemotherapy, patients often ask if anything can be done to prevent it, but unfortunately there is nothing that can stop hair loss with certain chemo drugs.

The total amount of hair loss will depend on the dose of radiation and chemotherapy and how it is administered.  If you are only receiving radiation treatments on other parts of the body and no chemotherapy, you should not expect the hair on your scalp to fall out, but most people with cancer do receive some form of chemotherapy.

Here are some things you can do prepare for eventual hair loss: