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According to a study conducted at the Bordet Institute by nurses specializing in aesthetic care in January 2021, it was found that out of 600 patients suffering from alopecia due to cancer or serious illness, 200 of them wished to find an alternative to traditional solutions such as wigs or cancer caps.

Hat designer Fabienne Delvigne, wishing to contribute more deeply to the well-being of women going through a difficult period in their lives, launched a new collection called “Caring Hat.”

The Caring Hat helps patients better cope with the illness and accept the side effects of treatment. It allows them to maintain a positive self-image in front of their loved ones and in their professional environment.

Professor Martine Piccart, consultant at the J. Bordet Institute and international leader in the fight against breast cancer, says: “The project is bold and pioneering, as it will help improve patients' well-being and self-esteem. These aspects are often overlooked, even though they are essential pillars in the treatment of the disease.”

Professor Martine Berlière – Gynecologist & coordinator of the breast clinic at the King Albert II Institute, Saint-Luc

Professor Thierry Velu (Director of the Chirec Cancer Institute) and Dr. Veronica Mendez (radiologist specializing in breast imaging) interviewed about the benefits of the Caring Hat.