It deserves to be mentioned the project "not stop as ..." AVO Padua. And "born from the observation, experience and cooperation of people in daily contact with the problems of the patient attending the Institute One of the most important side effects and disarming of chemotherapy treatments is hair loss Wigsen, perceived as a serious problem for their physical appearance and a loss of confidence in their chances of recovery. It involves a decrease in self-esteem and the serenity with which we address the disease, but also in all normal daily situations. Moreover, the purchase of a wig subjects the patient to a considerable expense. The "Do not Stop as ..." project requires wigs and borrowed sticks that can help people in the care period. When receiving the wig or stick, the patient agrees With the association to return the equipment when it no longer needs it, allowing other patients to use it. The project includes volunteer hospital volunteers (AVO) who serve in IOV departments and A self-help group, are former cancer patients curly wigs, such as support for care. Important in the group is the figure of a volunteer hairdresser who helps and advises on the choice of color and right cut to each person. The project, undertaken in collaboration with the IOV (Institute of Oncology Veneto) and the contribution of the Antonveneta Foundation, allows all'A.V.O. To put another piece in his daily activities helping the patient in a difficult time of their lives and to help make the best hospitals places where the professionalism of health workers complements ever more humanity and solidarity among peoples.
