[header] How to cope when cancer changes your appearance [title] Wear a wig. [step] The effects of chemotherapy cause a variety of negative physical symptoms, including hair loss. To cope with this drastic physical change, some people with cancer choose to wear wigs. 
The wigs allow them to feel more like their old selves. [substeps] If you find that the wigs are scratchy on your head, opt for a light hat.