Saturday, April 6, 2013

Cranial Prosthesis Prescription: A.K.A. "Wig"

When I called the American Cancer Society the other day I learned that if you call your insurance company and ask if they cover wigs, they will say no. However, if you call and ask if they cover 'cranial prosthesis' then they would say yes. They both 'mean' the same thing. My insurance covers one word, not the other word -- even though you could be looking at the same product.

My oncologist gave me a prescription for a cranial prosthesis just to cover my bases. I don't mind my bald head, but I figured if it's covered I may as well have fun with it. Who knows -- there may be occasions where I want to wear a wig, excuse me, 'cranial prosthesis'.

Here are my shots of trying these puppies on. For the most part I was shooting for my regular hair color but the place I went to didn't have the styles in my color (but these could be ordered).

I ended up getting this one:
These are others I tried on:






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5 comments:

  1. cmesign4uApril 6, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    I think you look great without a cranial prosthesis (say that 3 times), but the one you picked is cute! I got one (rocker look) before I went bald because I thought I needed one (people kept saying I would want one), it was way too hot for me & didn't feel comfortable so I opted for scarves & baseball caps or just natural cranium ; D
    I love your smile & wonderful attitude, stay strong my BC Sister <3
    Yvonne : )

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    1. UnknownApril 6, 2013 at 10:16 AM

      U look so cute. I rarely wore my wig. Baseball cap & knitted ski cap worked best
      Protect or scalp from the sun

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    2. AnonymousApril 8, 2013 at 11:16 AM

      great C.P. choice and terrific information I'd never heard before about insurance coverage. Thanks for sharing

      Sue Beem

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  2. HerbalongApril 13, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    I personally like you with the ntural look, but the cranial prosthesis you picked is great!!!

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