Personal Care

Anna's Hair Design - Ancaster
Anna's is a unique salon where you will find a wide selection of beautiful wigs & hairpieces available in 700 different styles, that can be customized for you. Your comfort and confidentiality are of the utmost importance. You can book a no-charge appointment, where Anna will provide a 1 hour personal consultation.


Greta's Flair - Hamilton
Greta's Flair offers products that are specially designed for your post surgical needs. They carry a large selection of bras, swimwear and different breast forms for both full and partial mastectomy needs.


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Dr. Kiani, Kiani Naturopathic Clinic - Burlington

Payam Kiani is a naturopathic doctor with a passion for family medicine, health education and prevention, and he is one of only a few who are board certified in Naturopathic Oncology.  He has been practicing in Burlington for 12 years.  Dr. Kiani finds that many patients are looking for advice about diet, supplements, and other CAM therapies and don’t know where to go.  About 90% of his patient load is patients will all different types of cancer, many with breast and gynecological, and he helps them navigate what evidence informed choices to make, if any, for complementary therapies. His aim is to improve outcomes for individuals suffering with cancer through naturopathic medicine, and to support them before, during, and after their conventional treatments. Services may be covered by private insurance. Dr. Kiani offers a FREE 15 minute consultation - call the clinic to arrange 905-592-0095



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Dr. Kathleen Nazar Corbett, Corbett Family Chiropractic - Burlington

As a Breast Cancer survivor, Dr. Corbett can personally relate to the experience. She is specially trained and qualified to offer treatments to ease associated pain and limitation due to Breast Cancer surgery.  Both the Graston Technique® and Post Mastectomy Manual Therapy are available from Dr. Kathleen Nazar Corbett and are designed to find and treat issues arising from surgery (such as restricted range of motion (ROM) & axillary web syndrome (cording)) or from the side effects of radiation, chemotherapy and psychosocial challenges. Also, these therapies have proven especially effective in helping with the effects of lymphedema, which is commonly associated with post-mastectomy procedures.  Services may be covered by private insurance. Call 905-681-3112, or email for more information.




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BodyMed Boutique - Burlington
Offering mastectomy/lumpectomy products and services for women including; certified bra & prosthesis fitting, and compression sleeves for Lymphedema. All-natural care products including Calendula Radiation Cream, and Queasy Drops to help you manage the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatments are available, as well as specialty sleepwear to help you cope with hot flashes & night sweats.




CAP - Cancer Assistance Program - Hamilton
Located in Hamilton, CAP provides wigs, breast prostheses and mastectomy bras, at no cost. They also have other items available to aid in your care and recovery.  If you live in an area other than Hamilton, CAP's services ARE AVAILABLE to you - there is absolutely no time-limit on accessing CAP services – whether someone started their cancer ‘journey’ 10 years ago, or 2 months ago, it does not impact their ability to use CAP services - as long as you have visited a doctor located in Hamilton at some point.  Visit the office or call for details.


Knitted Knockers of Canada - Waterdown
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Knitted Knockers are special handmade breast prosthesis for women who have undergone mastectomies or other procedures to the breast. These soft comfortable lightweight prosthesis are available for FREE. They are knit with love by wonderful volunteers.  Visit their website for more information and to order your FREE Knitted Knocker and have it mailed to your home!



VIP Hairlines - Burlington
Offering cancer patients many unique options including medical human hair and synthetic wigs. Initial consultation is FREE.

Medical Image Wigs - Oakville
Medical Image Wigs specializes in making wigs for cancer patients out of their own hair, or the hair of a loved one.

Look Good Feel Better FREE Workshops
From skincare to creative ways to wear a scarf, this program believes that if a woman with cancer can be helped to look good, chances are she’ll feel better, her spirits will be lifted and she’ll be empowered to face her illness with greater confidence. We like to call it a 'makeover for the spirit'.  To find a workshop click the links below.
Oakville
Hamilton


Caring Bridge - Share your journey online for FREE
CaringBridge helps you create a free personal website to quickly share updates about your own or someone else’s health journey. Your free CaringBridge website has all the tools you need to keep your family and friends updated during a difficult time.