In the News – UCLA is Testing Cold Cap to Prevent Hair Loss in Chemo Patients

Snippet from the article:

For many cancer patients, losing hair during chemotherapy can be especially hard during an already tough time. A new device is being tested on breast cancer patients at UCLA Medical Center and it may save their hair.

DigniCap is a cold cap that cools the patient’s scalp during and after chemotherapy, which researchers say restricts blood flow and reduces hair loss.

“I think the hardest thing for them is losing their hair, because they lose part of their identity,” said Dr. Sara Hurvitz, director of UCLA’s breast oncology department. “If you can keep your hair, look in the mirror and don’t look sick, it’s very important for feeling better.”

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We’ve written about cold cap therapy quite a few times, and have even posted a patient’s wife’s experience with using it.