Nova Scotia cancer patients may qualify for wig funding through new program

Nova Scotia's provincial flag flies on a flag pole in Ottawa on July 3, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Nova Scotians being treated for cancer and dealing with hair loss may qualify for help with the cost of a wig.

A news release from the province Thursday says the program is being offered through a one-time rebate of $300.

To be eligible for the program, people must:

People can apply for the program online.

“A cancer diagnosis is scary enough. Hair loss due to the treatment needed to fight the cancer can be very upsetting for people going through an already very difficult time,” said Health and Wellness Minister Michelle Thompson in the news release.

“We want to give people some help to buy a wig if they choose and hopefully let them focus more of their energy on getting well.”

Other cancer-improvements already implemented by the Nova Scotia government include:

According to the release, about 360 patients could be eligible for the new program, which is expected to cost around $110,000.

The province says the cost of a wig can range from $200 to $2,000, with an average cost of $650.

For more Nova Scotia news visit our dedicated provincial page.