New beauty boutique offers no-cost wigs to cancer patients
“Losing one’s hair can be devastating for some cancer patients, especially for those who may lack the resources to buy a wig,” said Leighanne Soden, executive director at West Cancer Foundation. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
The West Cancer Foundation has provided free wigs since 2020, but it recently added a dedicated space where cancer patients can try on a variety of styles in a private, salon-type setting.
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West Cancer Foundation Gould's cancer patientsAisling Mäki
Aisling Mäki has been writing about Memphis since she moved to the city more than 20 years ago. She’s worked for print, digital and broadcast news outlets, including Memphis Daily News and Action News 5 (WMC), as well as public relations agencies. Her work has earned awards from The Associated Press, Tennessee Press Association, Society of Professional Journalists and Public Relations Society of America.
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