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Wondering how to tie a head scarf?

head scarf tips for cancer patients

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The page provides written descriptions, as well as great video clips, on the many stylish ways to tie a head scarf or turban.

The Knot Library: 50+ ways to tie a Scarf

Suzanne Wigs

Suzanne’s Wigs is one of Australia’s foremost leading fashion and medical wig companies

Nutrition and healthy eating

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The Mayo Clinic offer free Recipes for Healthy Living e-newsletter for healthy and tasty recipes.

Nutrition Basics by Mayo Clinic staff

The Australian Dietary Guidelines use the best available scientific evidence to provide information on the types and amounts of foods, food groups and dietary patterns that aim to:

Australian Dietary Guidelines (2013)

Look Good...Feel Better

Look Good…Feel Better’s mission is to help improve the wellbeing and confidence of people undergoing treatment for any sort of cancer. They do this by providing free information and workshops for women, men and teens to help manage the appearance-related side-effects that may be caused by cancer treatment.

Look Good...Feel Better

Newsletters and blogs on cancer topics


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Stay up to date with the latest health information from Mayo Clinic medical experts specializing in cancer research, prevention and treatment with this FREE e-newsletter – Mayo Clinic E-newsletters sign up.

Articles in the E-newsletter

Ginger for chemotherapy

Can taking ginger for nausea reduce or eliminate nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy? Answers from Brent A. Bauer, M.D. [Featured article in the May 2015 e-newsletter]

Mouth sores caused by chemotherapy

Mouth sores caused by cancer treatment: how to cope. Mouth sores are common during cancer treatment. Get details on causes, prevention and treatment.  By Mayo Clinic Staff [Featured article in the July 2013 e-newsletter]

Mayo Clinic Expert Blog: Living with cancer blog

Add colorful fruits and vegetables to your diet By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N. August 20, 2015

Cancer survivors, keep your brain in shape By  Sheryl M. Ness R.N. February 21, 2015

The emotions of hair loss during cancer treatment By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N. April 3, 2015