In a fit of panic when I was first diagnosed I bought three, yes that’s three, wigs on ebay. Each one was worse than the last. I was getting in a tiz. Then I took my voucher and went to the wig shop and got what I think is a really, really cute wig for free. The wig lady was fabulous, and to my surprise I had a lot fun. I was happy with mine, and didn’t have any problems. I was glad I got it beforehand, 'cause, like some of the others said, it made me feel more in control.
My sister and I laughed that we were turning breast cancer into a shopping opportunity, but I did buy scarves, wigs and hats and never regretted it (except the sight-unseen ebay ones!). They did help lighten the fear and make me feel better about myself.
Because I worked during my chemo when I could, and didn’t want to sport the ‘cancer look’ I wore it alot, although at home I never wore ‘Audrey’, instead a buff was my headgear of choice.