Chemotherapy Hats/Turbans

[Flybye]

Hi. My dear, sweet mother in law has to have chemotherapy starting tomorrow for non-hodgkins lymphoma. The prognosis is good, for which we are thankful.

I would like to purchase a turban or hat for to wear. She is not sporty at all, so baseball caps are out of the question. I understand that her scalp will become sensitive and so a soft hat or turban would be best.

Any suggestions of things family members have used and liked or avoided?

[solobiker]

Hi, sorry to hear about your MIL. My thoughts are with you and your family. One of my patients where I work wears a nice looking turban/soft style hat that looks really nice and is not sporty at all. I will ask her tomorrow where she got it.

[rubywagon]

Would she consider something like this?



It provides coverage but is breathable for summer.

My thoughts are with your family.

[zoom-zoom]

I'll bet a Buff would be nice...she would have so many ways to wear it and they have some made with a UV protective fabric, too, which would be of extra benefit to protect her scalp.

[Aggie_Ama]

I think you get very cold, my father was constantly having trouble with his body temperature and my MIL as well. Maybe a nice wool cap? I think you might be able to find one at REI even in the summer. I have an Alpaca wool beanie, it is heavenly soft.

[indysteel]

Several of my friends have purchased various hats and scarves during their chemotherapy from hatsscarvesandmore.com.

[blackhillsbiker]

There is an amazing yarn made of a blend of cashmere and microfiber. I knitted my friend a couple of soft, roll-brim hats from it when she lost her hair. The were lightweight, non-itchy, breathable and comfortable. Her husband said she even wore one to bed.

Deb

If you could get me her head measurement and favorite color(s), I'd be glad to make some.

[rubywagon]

I saw some really nice Icebreaker wool caps on Sierra Trading Post the other day, for a great price, too!

[blackhillsbiker]

+1 on the Icebreaker merino wool caps. I got a really thin one for late winter/early spring. It's very comfy!

Deb

[PamNY]

No advice, but lots of good wishes for your mother-in-law. I think a Buff sounds like a great idea. So soft and versatile as well.

[colby]

There is an amazing yarn made of a blend of cashmere and microfiber. I knitted my friend a couple of soft, roll-brim hats from it when she lost her hair. The were lightweight, non-itchy, breathable and comfortable. Her husband said she even wore one to bed.

Deb

If you could get me her head measurement and favorite color(s), I'd be glad to make some.

Not much to contribute other than to say that this is just one of the many reasons I love this forum. This entire thread, and especially Deb's offer above. You ladies are awesome.

[NbyNW]

Best wishes to your MIL's treatment and recovery. It's probably a very individual thing ... another idea might be for her to find a beanie like we cyclists wear under our helmets -- a soft baselayer that doesn't irritate her skin, and then she can wear any stylish hat that she likes over it.

[salsabike]

There is an amazing yarn made of a blend of cashmere and microfiber. I knitted my friend a couple of soft, roll-brim hats from it when she lost her hair. The were lightweight, non-itchy, breathable and comfortable. Her husband said she even wore one to bed.

Deb

If you could get me her head measurement and favorite color(s), I'd be glad to make some.

What's the name of the yarn??

[blackhillsbiker]

It's called "Cashsoft" – I found it at a local yarn shop.
http://www.knitrowan.com/yarns/cashsoft-baby-dk.aspx

Deb

[salsabike]

It's called "Cashsoft" – I found it at a local yarn shop.
http://www.knitrowan.com/yarns/cashsoft-baby-dk.aspx

Deb

Thanks! It sounds perfect for this purpose.