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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month reminds us of the unique challenges many men face during their cancer journey. One thing often overlooked is that scalp cooling is sometimes not offered to men. It's time to challenge the norms and advocate for equal access to supportive care options for everyone. Months like this help raise awareness, support one another, and ensure that every man has the opportunity to feel like himself during treatment. For more information on supporting Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, head to

An update to the Dutch Scalp Cooling Registry has just been published in The Oncologist Journal, adding 7 years’ worth of scalp cooling data, up to 2019, to the existing cohort data. The Registry, now with data from 7,424 patients from 68 hospitals, acts as the largest real-world multi-centre analysis of determinants for scalp cooling efficacy. The study found that scalp cooling is effective for many patients with 56% of scalp cooling patients not requiring a head covering. Congratulations to Toni Brook, Nik Georgopoulos, Andrew Collett, Jarek Bryk, Wim P.M. Breed MD, PhD, Veerle Derleyn, Hans Nortier, Johan van den Bosch, Tanya Van Hoek and Corina van den Hurk on publishing this incredible paper sharing valuable insight on scalp cooling efficacy.

Swipe for an brief overview of the study, including background and key results.

For a closer look at the full study, head to the link in our bio.

Today, on World Lung Cancer Day, we join the global community in raising awareness about the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for both men and women. This high mortality rate is largely due to late diagnosis, as early-stage lung cancer often has no symptoms and is difficult to detect. Lung cancer affects millions of lives every year, bringing significant challenges to patients and their loved ones. While strides have been made, there is still a long way to go.

Jessica was grateful to be introduced to scalp cooling by her oncologist as it gave her “some normalcy during an unknown and fearful time of being diagnosed with cancer.”

Read more about Jessica’s experience at the link in our bio.

Scalp cooling is the only effective way to help reduce and manage chemotherapy hair loss, limiting the damage to your hair follicles caused by chemotherapy drugs administered during cancer treatment.

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can make a big difference to how patients feel during their cancer treatment and provide privacy about their diagnosis as Patient Diane Hogan shared with the Ottawa Citizen earlier this week.

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can make a big difference to how patients feel during their cancer treatment and provide privacy about their diagnosis as Patient Diane Hogan shared with the Citizen earlier this week.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4cj8R8Z

“The cold cap was a blessing because I could not view my mom as sick because she kept her hair!" - Naomi Mormann, age 17

A parents' cancer diagnosis often brings their children disruption and confusion. Hair loss is a constant reminder of this and a motivation for some, like Audrey, to scalp cool and limit the impact on their children.

Today is World Ovarian Cancer Day, we are supporting ’s goal to help ensure there is .

With more than 30 types of ovarian cancer and delays in diagnoses due to the lack of screening we are joining the conversation to help spread awareness.

The motivations behind why people choose to scalp cool are as unique as the person making the decision. Any reason to want to scalp cool is a good reason, from simple to complex, it is a really personal decision.

Read more at the link in our bio.

There are no guarantees with how successful scalp cooling will be as there are many factors that influence it, including your chemotherapy drug regimen and dose. Our outcomes calculator can help give you an idea of how much retention you could expect to see based off this, link in our bio.

The decision to scalp cool can be a complicated one to make as there are many things to consider, find out what these are and if scalp cooling is the right decision for you at the link in our bio.

Look at Claire’s () fantastic regrowth!

At just 2 months post final chemo Claire has seen some great regrowth as a result of scalp cooling during her treatment.

Find out more about the regrowth benefits at the link in our bio.

Today we are celebrating all of those who help to combat the effects, side effects and impact of a cancer diagnosis as well as those that are helping patients in the battle with cancer.

We are proud to be involved in the cause on this day and every day, helping more people around the world to protect their hair follicles and a sense of normalcy during their cancer treatment.

When can I expect to see regrowth?

Regrowth will be faster, healthier and stronger after scalp cooling, you’ve protected your hair follicles through the process so hair is on its way!

The majority of people will see regrowth between 8 – 12 weeks post final chemo. But it’s important to remember, everyone is different. Depending on your regimen, it is possible to see regrowth before the end of chemo.

It’s important to remember you’ve done everything you can to protect your hair follicles and regrowth will happen, try to be patient, it can feel like a long time until you see those lovely new hairs.

Find out more about regrowth via the link in our bio!

When can I dye my hair?

This is a question we get asked a lot! We would suggest waiting until shedding has returned to normal (somewhere around 12 weeks) to dye your hair, though it may be that you need to wait a little longer. Always seek the advice of an experienced hairdresser who is aware of your circumstances. They will give you an indication of what your hair can handle.

The concern isn't only the condition of your hair, but it can take a while for your scalp to not be reactive or sensitive to chemicals. It's really important that you patch test in advance.

Read more about post treatment hair care via the link in our bio!

What is normal shedding?

When you’ve been through treatment and are hyper aware of the hair you are losing it can be difficult to understand what normal shedding looks like. When you are noticing shedding less, you will know it is back to normal.

Remember, completely healthy people will shed on average 100 hairs per day!

Take a look at our post treatment hair care blog via the link in our bio!

Some people may experience patchy hair loss. One of the main questions that comes with this is how to prepare your hair to continue scalp cooling with patches of exposed scalp. There are a couple of options to consider, but whichever you choose it is important to protect your scalp from direct contact with the inner cap, as it will significantly improve tolerability.

💛 Comb your retained hair over the exposed areas of scalp. This can sometimes be the easiest choice if your hair is long enough
💛 Use a surgical cap on top of your prepped hair, under the inner cap
💛 Use gauze to cover areas of exposed scalp, though it can be tricky to get the gauze in the right place

Read more about shedding via the link in our bio!

Shedding is normal!

Shedding is an inevitable part of the scalp cooling process. Everyone should expect shedding to a certain degree – even those with the highest rates of retention will experience shedding.

We ask you to go into the scalp cooling process with a positive mind, and focus on the hair on your head rather than the hairs you’re losing.

There are no guarantees, scalp cooling is different for everyone, but the vast majority of people who try it find it worthwhile.

Read more about shedding via the link in our bio!

🚿 We recommend washing your hair in lukewarm water. 🚿

You don’t need to use cold water when washing your hair when you are scalp cooling. You should avoid very hot water, but warm water is completely fine, whether you are washing or rinsing your hair in a sink, in the bath or in the shower.

For more information on how to look after your hair during scalp cooling, download our common-sense haircare guide via the link in our bio!

To understand which hair preparation, you need to follow for scalp cooling, you will need to identify which hair type you have.

Type 1 hair is straight, this means your hair dries naturally without a kink or curl.

Type 2 hair is straight to wavy hair. This means your hair dries naturally with a bend or wave.

Type 3 hair ranges from tight curly tendrils to light curls.

Type 4 hair is coily hair, this is very tight small curls or zig zags.

You can watch the tutorial videos for hair preparation via the link in our bio!

Cooling times are really key when it comes to the best outcomes from scalp cooling, pre-infusion cooling is important to ensure your scalp can reach 18C/22C (65F /72F) – the optimum temperature for protecting your follicles, before the chemotherapy drugs are infused.

Pre-infusion cooling time is 30 minutes for all regimens and combinations. If you have thick or voluminous hair, this should be extended to 45 minutes.

Your clinical team will take care of the operating of the system, so please don’t worry too much about the logistics!

Scalp cooling is tolerable for most people, but the first 15 minutes can be tough. Distractions can really help to make the first bit a little easier to handle. Here’s a few things we recommend trying:

Magazines
Books
Music
iPad/Phone to watch videos or series
Crafts/Knitting

Take whatever you enjoy to do, hang on in there!

Take a look at our treatment day guide via the link in our bio.

We often get asked questions about what to do when it comes to washing your hair while undergoing scalp cooling.
Here are a couple of things to keep in mind:

We recommend washing your hair less than you did before chemo, no more than twice a week. When it comes to washing your hair, you should find a balance between washing it often enough to keep it manageable yet not too frequently, as this could lead to removing your natural hair oils that help prevent your hair from getting really dry.

Most people find that they need to wash their hair less frequently as they go through chemo, as chemo will dry out your hair and scalp.

Discover what works best for your hair by finding a good compromise.

For more haircare advice and tips, visit our haircare blog via the link in our bio!

When regrowth happens, some patients see a big difference in the colour and texture of their hair that has grown back and others see no difference at all. This change in hair texture is a result of hair follicles changing shape.

Hair regrowth can result in a lot more grey hair coming through, but it is possible that these grey hairs won’t be permanent and that your hair will become pigmented again.

If you haven't dyed your hair in a while, you may have had greys that you hadn’t noticed before undergoing chemotherapy.
For more information visit our Haircare blog to read about all things regrowth!

Many people choose to scalp cool to keep their hair but often forget about the benefits of regrowth beyond hair retention. Regrowth has been clinically proven to enable faster, healthier, and stronger hair growth with scalp cooling.

The prospect of regrowth is incredibly encouraging for patients as it’s a sign of moving onwards, feeling like themselves again, and returning to a new sense of normality.

Regrowth is highly dependent on the drugs you are receiving. We recommend you educate yourself on your drug regimen and cancer type so that you know what to expect going into the scalp cooling process, as the outcome can vary among different people.

Although regrowth may not occur immediately post final chemo, it will be much quicker than if you didn't choose to scalp cool. If you want to scalp cool to promote regrowth, the choice is entirely yours.

May is Oncology Nursing Month. Nurses are often at the forefront of chemotherapy treatment and are there to hold patients’ hands during the tough times.

Thank you for all you do for patients, including supporting them through chemotherapy and scalp cooling.

Going through chemotherapy can take a humongous toll on people’s mental health. Wanting to give scalp cooling a chance to keep your hair during chemotherapy treatment shouldn’t make you feel like a burden on the hospital.

Many institutions and hospitals recognize the devastating effect hair loss can have on a chemotherapy patient and want to ensure their emotional well-being is being looked after just as much as their physical health. If that means giving them the opportunity to scalp cool so the patient has a better chance of keeping their hair and the ability to feel more confident, then they will do just that.

‘Paxman allowed me to control my story and share it on my own terms. No one knew I had cancer just from looking at me.’

This quote from one of our patient pioneers shows how scalp cooling can impact a patient’s privacy, by allowing them to take control of their situation and share their cancer diagnosis on their own terms. This relieves the pressure off patients feeling like they must explain themselves to everyone.

It’s not just about keeping your hair, it’s everything else that comes with it.

We’re at the CAPhO Annual Conference in Toronto this week!

The incredible Natalie Cabral, a previous patient, will be talking about her scalp cooling experience during a roundtable discussion.

“Although going into chemo, I knew that I was going to lose a good portion of my hair, if not all. The Paxman Cold Cap allowed me to go through this horrible process with confidence, which also helped me stay positive and get through this hurdle with courage.”

We can't wait to be a part of such a fantastic event that encourages patients to share their stories and experience, to educate and raise awareness of treatments such as scalp cooling - an effective side-effect management solution to chemotherapy-induced hair loss.