Chemo Hats

Hats for Chemotherapy Patients

I'm looking into the feasibility of developing a social enterprise to provide a positive, fun experience - or at least some hats - for women facing hair loss through cancer treatment. Your feedback will help me to see which solution would meet the most needs. Thanks for your support.

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* 1. Have you (or someone close to you) experienced chemotherapy and hair loss?

Yes. I'm currently undergoing treatment.

Yes. I've had chemo in the past.

Yes. I have/had a friend or relative undergo chemo.

No.

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* 2. Do/did you want to meet and connect with other people going through cancer treatment?

Doesn't apply. I haven't had cancer.

Yes. I feel that peer support is important for my mental health. I seek/sought out opportunities to make connections and join activites.

I enjoy/ed being with a specific group of people who "just get it".

I prefer connection with one or two people at a time.

I prefer to deal with things in my own way, on my own or with anonymous support.

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* 3. During the period of hair loss, would you (or your friend/relative) have been interested in attending a styling session/workshop focused on headwear and accessories (with a free goody-bag of hats to take home)?

No. Not my sort of thing.

Yes. I'd enjoy a group workshop.

I think I'd prefer a one-on-one styling session.

I'd prefer to choose my own headwear from a "free hats" box the hospital or Cancer Council.

I'd prefer to buy or make my own hats and accessories.

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* 4. Would you be interested in learning to sew (low to medium sewing skills) hats for wear during chemo?

No. I'd rather buy them. I'm not interested in sewing.

Yes. For myself.

Yes. For others.

I'm not interested in hats.

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* 5. Where would you prefer to attend a sewing workshop?

I wouldn't like to attend a sewing workshop.

In a sewing group of my own friends, or within an existing organisation where I am a member (sewing group, place of work, support group etc). Venue decided by the group.

A cancer support organisation space (Olivia Newton John Wellness Centre, Counterpart etc)

A fabric store "workshop space" or dedicated sewing studio.

A hall or other multi-function space, if it is nearby.

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* 6. Have you attended any of the following cancer support workshops, courses or events?

Look Good Feel Better or similar

Yoga or mindfulness for cancer

Art therapy

Information sessions about living with cancer

Local support group

Other (please specify)

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* 7. If you were to purchase ready-made hats with profits donated to a cancer-related charity, which would be your preferred charity?

Cancer Council

Look Good Feel Better

Love Your Sister

Breast Cancer Network Australia

Olivia Newton John Wellness Centre

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Where do you live (country, city or state - not address details) ?

Melbourne

Regional Victoria

Country other than Australia

Other (please specify)