How is hair useful to cancer patients?

It gives hope and confidence. Cancer patients are losing limbs, important organs, and most importantly the amount of time they are left in the world. read more

For cancer patients, hair loss is the most stressful & traumatic side effect of chemotherapy and radiation treatment. This effect on their appearance can be a further setback to patients who are already enduring physical and emotional hardship. The patients lose their identity, lack self-esteem and have lowered morale. read more

Cancer patients with hair loss generally see about a quarter to half inch of hair after about a month, though for some the process takes longer. Some cancer patients with hair loss find that as their hair gets longer and comes in more fully, they see changes in color or texture. For some this is a temporary effect and for others it is permanent. read more