Penguin Cold Caps

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Once your cold cap has been securely fastened to fit snugly to your head, you can loosen the chin strap to make it more comfortable for you (providing you're sat down and not moving about).

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You can search for Penguin Cold Caps on YouTube to find a number of helpful tip videos from our users - https://my.mtr.cool/fhdmytrrwi

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Penguin Cold Caps - Keep Your Hair During Chemotherapy! This is actually our 2nd video as we have learned many things while doing this therapy. The other video can be found here.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM...

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Listening to music can have many positive benefits, both on your state of mind but also on your physical wellbeing.

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Benefits of Music on Body, Mind, Relationships & More Listening to music has benefits for learning, mental health, and physical well-being. It can impact us as individuals and communities. Let's take a look.

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World Kidney Cancer Day 2024 World Kidney Cancer Day World Kidney Cancer Day 2024 will take place on Thursday 20th June. This year the theme is ‘listening’. Being listened to: Highlighting the benefits of shared decision making. If you don’t feel listened to: Helping patients feel empowered to seek a second opinion. ...

Are You Considering Cold Cap Therapy to Save Your Hair on Chemo?

Discover the science behind Cold Cap Therapy, learn about its effectiveness, and find answers to common questions. Our blog provides comprehensive information about Cold Cap Therapy, a groundbreaking technique that aims to minimise hair loss during chemotherapy treatments.

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Are you considering cold cap therapy to save your hair on chemo? - Penguin Cold Caps If you've just received a cancer diagnosis and are considering cold capping, you will undoubtedly have many questions. Here are just a few our faqs

Did you know that honey has health benefits?

It's loaded with antioxidants! Why not use honey as an alternative to sugar. Try adding a teaspoon to your hot drink or yoghurt?

Remember to check what foods you can and cannot eat with your doctor.

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Cervical Screening Awareness Week This Cervical Screening Awareness Week we're highlighting the importance of screening, and sharing information, support, and tips for making the test easier.

Happy Father's Day to all of the amazing Fathers out there! 🏆

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Why not arrange your very own spa day in the comfort of your own home?

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Meet the incredible Executive Director Bethany Hornthal, of HairToStay, who's making a difference in the lives of cancer patients across the US. She's advocating for and helping subsidize 'cold capping' technology during chemotherapy, ensuring low-income patients can access this vital treatment.

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She pushed for cancer patients in the US to access this technology. Now she’s helping them pay for it | CNN Technology known as ‘cold capping’ and ‘scalp cooling’ helps prevent patients from losing all of their hair during chemotherapy, however the treatments are costly and not covered by insurance. CNN’s Sara Sidner meets the Executive Director of HairToStay, a non-profit that helps subsidize t...

Teresa, now one of Penguin Cold Cap’s newest reps, decided to join the Penguin team following her personal experience of cold capping, and successfully saving her hair on chemo.

Teresa says, “I was afraid of being treated differently. I wanted my life to stay as normal as possible, and I didn’t think that would be possible if I lost all my hair. Retaining my hair also made my cancer diagnosis easier for my family and friends to deal with – there was no outward sign that anything was wrong.”

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Let's raise awareness this week for and check out Steve Cooper’s story of bravery, positivity, determination and strength of human spirit – one that we are sure will be a source of inspiration and motivation for many people. https://i.mtr.cool/agshiddoct

The Ironman Challenge – on chemo with a cold cap! - Penguin Cold Caps Steve Cooper’s story exudes gargantuan amounts of bravery, positivity, determination and strength of human spirit - a source of inspiration for many people diagnosed with cancer.

This week is . Did you know that the number of men using Cold Caps is on the rise? Cold Capping isn’t just for women; men like to save their hair too.

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Are you struggling to sleep at night as a result of treatment?

Try going to sleep with a few drops of lavender essential oil on a piece of tissue next to your bed, or even dried lavender under your pillow!

Research shows that exercise can help with the side effects of treatment such as fatigue, pain, nausea and vomiting. It can also improve your mood and feelings of confidence.

Although too much exercise can make you tired, too little has a similar effect – it’s vital to find your own level. Check out this article for more information https://i.mtr.cool/zpcypselmj

Exercise can help to reduce anxiety and fatigue.

If you haven't exercised much before, start with short chunks (10 to 15 minutes) of gentle activity such as stretches.

Are you considering using cold caps to help prevent hair loss?

If so, you may be wondering what to expect on the day of treatment. Our blog post walks you through the cold capping process and offers tips for staying comfortable and relaxed.

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Cold Capping with Penguin: What to expect on the day - Penguin Cold Caps The day has arrived, your first chemo session. You’re probably feeling nervous, it is a daunting prospect, but you can rely on your Penguin rep to ensure everything is prepared for your arrival.

🌟 Grateful for the incredible support! 🌟

Katherine Calder's heartfelt letter to Theresa and the Penguin Cold Caps team at UCSF Hospital truly warms our hearts.

We're thrilled to have helped Katherine retain almost all of her hair during her chemotherapy journey.

Thank you for trusting us, Katherine. Your recommendation means the world to us.

Drinking plenty of water can help combat dehydration that treatment can cause. But plain water can be boring to drink.

Adding lime, lemon, or orange slices to your water can give it some flavour.

What are the benefits of exercise?

Cancer Research UK covers the benefits of exercise, including how it can help people during and after treatment - https://bit.ly/3HIQ0UI

Which exercises can you recommend for others going through treatment?💪

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Congratulations to Jennifer on completing 3TC chemo treatments and keeping all her beautiful hair. Penguin Cold Caps - Cheryl Strawn

Busy working mom, Jamie, was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in her left breast.

Jamie says, “I discovered cold caps from stories by other cancer patients on Instagram, and so I started researching online and felt Penguin Cold Caps had the best reviews out of all the providers. And that’s ultimately why I chose to go with them.”

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Listening to music can have many positive benefits, both on your state of mind but also on your physical wellbeing.

It can help build motivation, determination, resilience and aid your ability to cope. It can also help you relax, reduce anxiety, help to regulate blood pressure and respiration rates and reduce overall stress.