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"Breast cancer can resurface after remaining dormant for 15 years following successful treatment, a study has found." Sometimes it just takes one word or thought to throw you back into the fear that is a cancer diagnosis... that ongoing fear of my Breast Cancer returning in another part of my body. I've debated wether to share this article or not with others, however in the ongoing debate about Tamoxifen I thought this was a very interesting study. I've been taking Tamoxifen now for nine years and whilst I've suffered with many side effects, I still think it is has been...

New Liberty hair loss hat added to the women's selection of hair loss headwear on the Bold Beanies Website. Free UK Delivery over £30 and fast international shipping direct to yourself or a loved one.  This beautiful new additional is a gorgeous traditional floral print from Liberty Art Fabrics in London. Famous for its quality and recognisable prints all around the world, this Liberty Sara Bold Beanie looks great on its own or layered up for all women. Rose and pink flowers on a delicate soft navy and blue background. Super silky and soft, our cancer hats are made of...

Hair Growth – The Stages Have you ever wondered why your hair does not grow past one point no matter how much you try? This is because, contrary to popular belief, your hair has a life cycle of 3-5 years after which it falls out to let a new hair grow in its place. Stage 1: Anagen This is the phase when the hair grows out from the follicles, and the shaft is continuously constructed, increasing the length of your hair. This phase can last for 2-6 years. Stage 2: Catagen In this phase, your hair prepares to go into...

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month Draws to a Close I ask you, HAVE YOU ACTUALLY CHECKED YOURS?  October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month... something I'm pretty sure hasn't escaped any of you, which I personally think is brilliant! Who knows if I would even be here now if it hadn't headed the advice to get lumps checked out. Even though I was breast feeding at the time and should have expected lumps and bumps in my breasts something sparked a thought in me to get the pea sized lump checked out by my doctor.  But I wonder as we become...

Bold Beanies were designed with hair loss in mind. To provide a light, comfy, breathable and good looking solution to keeping bald heads warm. My hair loss was when I underwent chemotherapy treatment for Breast Cancer, but what other types of hair loss is there?  Telogen Effluvium If you have been experiencing loss of hair from all over your scalp and body, it is likely that you have Telogen Effluvium. Telogen Effluvium occurs when more than 20% of your follicles suddenly go into the telogen phase, decreasing the number of follicles that are actively growing hair. This results in the...