Identifying the supportive care needs of men and women affected by chemotherapy-induced alopecia? A systematic review

ConclusionsSome patients are not well-prepared for alopecia due to a lack of information and resources to reduce the psychological burden associated with CIA. Hair loss will affect each patient and their family differently, therefore, intervention and support must be tailored at an individual level of need to optimise psychological and physical well-being and recovery.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsPeople affected by CIA may experience a range of unmet supportive care needs, and oncology doctors and nurses are urged to use these findings in their everyday consultations to ensure effective, person-centred care and timely intervention to minimise the sequalae associated with CIA.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research