Lymphoma accounts for 1 in 5 cancer diagnoses in young adults.

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As an active and healthy 23-year-old, receiving a diagnosis of Hodgkin’s lymphoma came as a complete shock. While beginning treatment was my top priority, one of the most difficult aspects of my diagnosis was the prospect of losing my hair.

Chemotherapy cured my cancer, but cold capping protected my mental health. It’s a simple technology, yet it played a profound role in my healing journey. Cold capping helped me preserve my hair and gave me a sense of control during an otherwise overwhelming time.

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I believe that if I had lost my hair, my cancer journey would have been much more difficult. I was fortunate to have the financial means to afford cold cap therapy on top of the many other cancer-related expenses, but that is not the reality for many patients.

Resources that provide mental and emotional comfort during cancer treatment should be accessible to everyone. Through Carefree Capping, I hope to help other young adults take back some control during treatment by making cold cap therapy more accessible.