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ITAVCOA Supporting Cancer
Patients with Wigs
ITAVCOA supports Cancer Patients with a one time contribution. Those from marginalized communities and are most vulnerable. Supporting cancer patients with wigs does more than just provide a physical item; it offers emotional, psychological, and social support that can make a significant difference in their cancer journey.
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Being a stage 4 Cancer survivor of 11 years, I know what it is like to feel your pain and experiences.
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It Takes A Village Community Outreach and Advocacy are launching our Beautiful You Wigs which will provide Cancer patients with free wigs for women (one per person).
Beautiful You Wigs Initiative
Providing free wigs for women living with cancer — one wig per person.
Helps reduce distress from hair loss
Encourages social confidence and self-esteem
Promotes emotional wellbeing and community connection
Wig donations are currently being accepted.
Please contact ittakesavillagecoa@gmail.com if you would like to donate a wig.
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR WIGS
Nova Scotians being treated for cancer and dealing with hair loss can now get help with the cost of a wig through a one-time rebate of $300.
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“A cancer diagnosis is scary enough. Hair loss due to the treatment needed to fight the cancer can be very upsetting for people going through an already very difficult time,” said Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson. “We want to give people some help to buy a wig if they choose and hopefully let them focus more of their energy on getting well.”
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Canadian Cancer Society​​​
To learn more call 1-888-939-3333
To be eligible for the program, people must:
be a resident of Nova Scotia with a valid health card
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have a gross family income no greater than $35,000 per year
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be enrolled in the Drug Assistance for Cancer Patients Program
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not have private insurance that covers the cost of a wig.​
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People can apply at: https://novascotia.ca/dhw/pharmacare/cancer-assistance.asp
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Quick Facts:
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About 360 patients could be eligible for the new program, which is estimated to cost $110,000
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The cost of a wig can range from $200 to $2,000; the average cost is about $650
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The Province also provides a rebate for mastectomy breast prostheses, as well as two programs that support low-income cancer patients – the Assistance for Cancer Patients and the Boarding, Transportation, and Ostomy programs
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