Hair loss and cancer treatment event for people with Afro textured hair

News - 18 October 2024

Free admission. Drinks and Caribbean food will be served.
Bring your friends and family. Let's stand together against cancer. Register today!

Saturday 23 November 2024,12.30pm to 2.30pm at Lewisham CommUNITY Space Unit 17, Lewisham Shopping Centre, Molesworth Street, SE13 7HB Join us for an enlightening and entertaining event covering:
- Myths about cancer
- Cancer prevention, early detection and treatment options
The challenges and triumphs of dealing with cancer-related hair loss, with a focus on afro-textured hair, wigs and styling
Recent studies linking the use of hair products to cancer

Find out:
- About cancer and the support offered by our Trust
- Ways to reduce hair loss using scalp cooling during chemotherapy

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