Episode 16

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24th Aug 2021

Young Women Talking Hair

A group of young women discuss how hair loss as part of their cancer treatment affected their life and identity. The group ranges in age and experience from the early teenage years to the late twenties, middle and high school students through college graduates, and including a newlywed. These young women share their decision making about wig or no wig, self-esteem, how others were supportive (or not so much) and their journey to the knowledge that who they are on the inside is not changed when their outside appearance changes. If you or a young woman you love is facing hair loss, this is a must listen.

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About the Podcast

Life on Pause
Life On Pause is a podcast for and by young adults living with cancer. Each month, young adult cancer patients from Penn State Health share honestly about their cancer diagnosis, treatment and life afterwards. As cancer causes the group to reflect on issues both large and small, surprisingly relatable stories and themes emerge. From relationships to body functions, nothing is off the table.