Share this Story : Scalp cooling therapy can help prevent hair loss in cancer patients, but few know it exists, says company Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Scalp cooling therapy can help prevent hair loss in cancer patients, but few know it exists, says company Scalp cooling involves wearing a cap that cools the scalp before, during and after chemotherapy. Get the latest from Elizabeth Payne straight to your inbox Sign Up Author of the article: Elizabeth Payne Published Jul 02, 2024 • Last updated 0 minutes ago • 4 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account.
Diane Hogan used a technology that preserves hair from falling out when she underwent chemo recently. The private company that offers it says it might have to take its machines out of The Ottawa Hospital because not enough people are being told about the option. Photo by Staff / Postmedia Article content Six years ago, Ottawa’s Diane Hogan underwent chemotherapy after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
After two rounds of the treatment, her thick hair was gone. She wore a wig when she was in public to cover her bald head, but it was “the first thing I took off when I walked in the door”. It was itchy and hot, and made her feel less like herself during what was already a difficult period in her life.
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