Waikato Business News September/October 2017

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
WAIKATO BUSINESS NEWS September/October 2017
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Wigs by Haircreations
- specialists in
medical wigs
Wigs by Haircreations offers you the best
quality and choice of wigs for men and
women in New Zealand.
We have a network of
expert hair consultants
who stock our
products in their salons or at
home who can assist you, if
you’re in need of any assistance
or advice. Whether you
have hair loss due to a medical
condition, hair thinning or simply
wanting a new style or look
that is natural, comfortable and
that is of good quality, then we
have the solution for you.
Chemotherapy hair loss
becomes evident about two
weeks after the first treatment
starts. Just before hair falls
out, your scalp can feel itchy
and tender. This means the
hair roots are now under attack
from the treatment, and the
growth cycle is shutting down.
It's best to come for a fitting
for a wig or hair piece before
you start to lose your own hair,
and have it adjusted after the
hair falls out. You'll feel more
confident having this new hair,
and you'll have time to practice
putting it on.
Hair loss varies with the
types of drugs given and the
Naturally Healthy
Health Stores and Clinics
dosage. It ranges from noticeable
but patchy thinning to
complete baldness.
If you experience patchy
thinning, you may not need
a full wig. Hair pieces can be
clipped into your existing hair
and blend perfectly, adding
volume.
Your hair will start to grow
back as soon as chemotherapy
treatment has ceased. Hair that
has been dormant in the hair
root during treatment will grow
out with a fine, downy appearance.
This is known as "chemo
hair". In three to six months
the hair will appear stronger
and will eventually grow long
enough to style again. You may
wish to continue to use your
wigs and hair pieces until then.
Massaging your scalp with
specialised products will encourage
scalp health and hair
regeneration.
Medical wigs (also called
cancer wigs) and headwear
such as scarves, hats or
turbans are a great solution
to chemotherapy hair loss.
Our wigs and headwear are
specifically designed for
medical hair loss. Normal
fashion wigs and headwear are
unsuitable because they are
of lower quality, do not last,
do not look natural, and give
inadequate UV protection. It
is important to protect your
sensitive, exposed scalp from
harmful UV rays and heat loss.
In contrast, Hair Creations
cancer wigs are:
• lightweight and very comfortable
• gentle for scalps with
post-chemo sensitivity
• securely fitted.
Synthetic wigs are often
chosen by clients who have
had chemotherapy and whose
hair is expected to grow back
after treatment. These wigs
are less durable but also less
expensive than the human hair
wigs we recommend for permanent
hair loss.
Grants are available to cover
hair loss caused by chemotherapy
and we will advise you
how much you are entitled to
during your free consultation,
and can then action your grant/
subsidy personally at your
request. We are an approved
Ministry of Health (MOH) and
ACC provider.
We have more than 30
years’ experience selling beautiful
European-designed wigs
and hair pieces. We are known
for our expert, caring service.
We guide you on choosing the
best-looking hair for you.
www.naturallyhealthy.co.nz
/naturallyhealthynz
MISS LOU HAYES
MB ChB FRCS
Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon
• Breast reconstruction
• Breast cancer surgery & management
• Benign breast disease
Penny Breast Care Ltd
Anglesea Imaging Centre
Gate 2, Thackeray St, Hamilton
pennybreastcare@hamrad.co.nz
Ph: 07 838 9599 | Fax: 07 838 0352
Your choice for
beautiful hair!
Medical wig specialists
- Custom desgin wigs
- Hair integration
- Hats and turbans
ROBYN CREIGHTON
Hamilton, Rotorua &
Thames
P: 07 827 8808
M 027 291 2000
rmcreighton@xtra.co.nz
www.wigs.co.nz
Penny Breast Care Ltd
S9425C
Frans van de Weerd:
physiotherapy (acc reg)
• Homeopathy
• Fertility
• Cranio sacral therapy
• Bowen therapy
• Food Sensitivity testing
• Massage therapy
• Facials
• Knowledgeable staff
• Instore tastings: herbal teas;
superfoods etc
• In store displays & education
• Professional therapeutic
ranges
• Best buys and deals
• Bach Flowers blending &
therapy appointments
• Hair Analysis
• Specialising in children &
infants
NATURALLY HEALTHY
106 London Street,
Hamilton Central
Ph 07 958 3845
Free customer
parking on site
Hours:
8am– 6pm
Monday to Thursday
8am– 7pm Friday,
9am– 5pm Saturday
S6489C
IN SAFE HANDS
At Hamilton Radiology, 15 radiologists work together to provide accurate and timely diagnostics reporting.
With access to state of the art technology at their fingertips, every member of our radiology team utilizes
subspecialty expertise in fields as varied as musculoskeletal imaging, neuro-radiology, mammography,
vascular imaging and nuclear medicine. Our breast imaging radiologists are all accredited to work in the
national screening programme BreastScreen Aotearoa so you receive the highest level of care, assurance and
experience, with fully digital mammography, lower radiation and clearer images.
X-RAY / CT
MAMMOGRAM
BONE DENSITY
ULTRASOUND
FLUOROSCOPY
ANGLESEA IMAGING CENTRE
Mammography, CT, Fluoroscopy,
X-Ray, Ultrasound, PET-CT
ANGLESEA ACCIDENT & MEDICAL
X-Ray (24/7)
HAMILTON EAST MEDICAL CENTRE
X-Ray
ST ANDREWS BRYANT ROAD
X-Ray
ROTOTUNA
(next to Radius Health)
X-Ray, Bone Density, Ultrasound
LEAMINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
X-Ray & Ultrasound
MORRINSVILLE MEDICAL CENTRE
X-Ray & Ultrasound
TE AWAMUTU MEDICAL CENTRE
X-Ray & Ultrasound
All referrals accepted. No appointment needed for plain X-Ray films.
After hours appointments are available on Tuesdays.
Hamilton Radiology.co.nz 0800 426 723