You might not know how important your hair is until you face losing it. And if you have cancer and are about to undergo chemotherapy, the chance of hair loss is very high. Both men and women report hair loss as one of the side effects they fear most after being diagnosed with cancer. Chemotherapy drugs are powerful medications that attack rapidly growing cancer cells. Unfortunately, these drugs also attack other rapidly growing cells in your body — including those in your hair roots. Our hair is a unique part of our identity. Suddenly losing it as a result of cancer treatment can be distressing for everyone. Usually, women and kids find it more distressing than men. Losing hair while undergoing cancer treatments affects their self-confidence and is the major cause for hesitation towards treatment at the right time. While struggling to meet the hospital expenses, these patients may not have the financial stability to afford a wig. To prevent this, there are many organisations ...
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