New Jewelry Line Supports Breast Cancer Cold-Capping
A Chattanooga breast cancer survivor is partnering with a local shop to fund resources for other patients in treatment.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Cancer
Chattanooga resident Abby Wilson, who was diagnosed with triple-positive breast cancer while 39 weeks pregnant, has launched a jewelry line to honor her support network. Created in partnership with Paire Charm Bar, the six-piece collection supports the cold-capping company Cap and Keep.
Why it matters
The jewelry line highlights the personal journey of navigating a cancer diagnosis during pregnancy and the importance of supportive care. Wilson's experience underscores the varied avenues for patient advocacy and community engagement following a diagnosis.
This report is based on the documented experience of a single patient diagnosed with triple-positive breast cancer at 39 weeks of pregnancy. The clinical course included chemotherapy, cold capping, and a double mastectomy, with further treatment pending.
The players
Abby Wilson
A breast cancer patient who designed a jewelry line to honor her support system.
Paire Charm Bar
A Chattanooga-based jewelry studio that collaborated on the six-piece collection.
Cap and Keep
A company providing cold-capping services to mitigate chemotherapy-related hair loss.
The details
Wilson designed the six-piece jewelry collection to reflect the specific individuals who assisted her during treatment. The project was facilitated in collaboration with Paire Charm Bar in Chattanooga. Sales proceeds from the line are allocated to Cap and Keep, an organization providing cold-capping services that help patients manage hair loss during chemotherapy.
Timeline
October 2025: Abby Wilson discovered a lump while 39 weeks pregnant.
October 2026: The jewelry line was launched.
Health Landscape
Cold-capping is increasingly recognized as a supportive therapy for patients undergoing chemotherapy to reduce hair loss. This initiative sits within a broader trend of patient-led advocacy seeking to improve access to supportive resources during cancer treatment.
Patients undergoing treatment may find that documenting their experience or engaging in advocacy provides a sense of agency. If you are exploring options to manage chemotherapy side effects like hair loss, speak with your oncologist about the availability of cold-capping.
The takeaway
Navigating a cancer diagnosis requires a robust support network and personalized management strategies. Discuss your specific treatment goals and supportive care needs, such as cold-capping, with your healthcare team to understand the options available to you.
What happens next
Wilson is scheduled for one additional surgery and ongoing maintenance therapy as part of her treatment plan.
Further reading
Learn more about local resources and supportive care options at Cancer.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Local3News.
