Our society lays a lot of importance on having luscious hair. 'Bala' and few other movies have highlighted the issue and taboo regarding the loss of hair or a complete loss of hair. We have placed so much importance on our hair that we call it the ornament of our body. Our pride, confidence, self-esteem relies on it. There are many illnesses, diseases, side effects of medicines which thins our hair or causes extreme hair fall and times total hair loss. Cancer patients have to undergo chemotherapy which causes hair loss. These patients who are already struggling with a battle inside the body, deal with stress and feel traumatic due to hair loss. 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. Madat Charitable Trust (Mumbai) which is funded by the Tata Memorial Hospital had started a campaign 'Cope with Cancer'. Hair donation is one

Author-Shlok Talati