Cancer and its treatment can have short- and long-term effects on how you look and feel. Adapting to these changes is an important part of your cancer journey. The Duke Cancer Center boutiques offer many services and resources to help you cope with the physical and body-image challenges cancer treatment brings.
Cancer treatment can cause changes to your hair, your skin, your weight, your sexuality, and your overall well-being. Surgery can leave scars and change how your body looks. Medications can cause hair loss, swelling, and fluid retention.
Learning to cope with these changes and how to manage them can have positive effects on your mental health and your relationships with others.
Our expertly trained self-image consultants are available at our three boutiques and are an important part of your care team. They also offer private consultations to provide education and personalized support to address your concerns about hair loss and skin care, sexual health, and intimacy.
You can make an appointment with a self-image consultant by email or calling our locations directly.
Duke Cancer Center Durham
Phone: 919-613-1906
Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Duke Cancer Center Raleigh
Phone: 919-954-3132
Hours: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Duke Women’s Cancer Care Raleigh
Phone: 919-307-0161
Hours: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Our three retail locations are within the Duke Cancer Centers in Durham and Raleigh. They offer a large section of products to Duke patients.
Hair Care Products -- Wigs, Wig Care Products, Hats, Scarves, Turbans
Please check with their insurance company about potential coverage and reimbursement for wigs. Some will cover part or all of the cost and typically require a letter or prescription from the doctor stating the diagnosis and need for a “cranial prosthesis” or “hair prosthesis” (a medical wig). If you have questions, we suggest speaking to your insurance company directly.
Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices
These include full and partial breast forms, mastectomy bras, compression sleeves, post-surgical garments, camisoles, pocketed swimsuits, gloves, wraps, stockings, and other lymphedema aids. To ensure proper fit and measurements, personalized appointments are available with certified fitters at our boutiques at the Duke Cancer Center in Durham and Duke Women’s Cancer Care Raleigh.
Apparel
Port shirts, Duke Cancer Institute-branded gear, and cancer awareness shirts
Skincare Products
We sell aloe-based creams to address skin side effects from radiation therapy and other skin care products.
Sexual Health and Intimacy Products
Lubricants, massage oils, arousal serums, balms, washes, medically safe vibrators, and stimulators are curated by our team of sexual health experts.
Complimentary Products Available
Complimentary items, which may include wigs, turbans, scarves, socks, blankets, caps, and more are available at no charge to Duke patients currently undergoing cancer treatment. We offer new or gently used items through the generosity of donors and former patients. If you wish to donate items, please view our wish list
Private Consultations
You can meet individually with a self-image consultant for wig fittings, scarf styling, port access clothing, skincare, and discussions about sexual health and intimacy.
Complimentary Salon Services
Salon services, including make-up consultations and skincare services, are available at select times throughout the year.