Julie Nangia, MD, Baylor College of Medicine, explains the process for scalp cooling devices, in particular the Orbis Paxman Hair Loss Prevention System.

The device is used to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss. It is worn by the patient before, for the duration of, and after chemotherapy. The device is fitted and sized to the patient and starts with a cold sensation that the patient gradually acclimates to. In recent 

 that Nangia presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, many of the patients reported on a comfort scale that the device was “reasonably” comfortable, according to Nangia. However, patients who have a history of migraines and headaches will not tolerate the device well.

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Julie Nangia explains the process for the Orbis Paxman Hair Loss Prevention System.

Julie Nangia Explains Scalp Cooling Devices for Chemotherapy Induced Hair Loss

Julie Nangia, MD, Baylor College of Medicine shares the advice she gives to patients with cancer who are expected to lose their hair as a result of chemotherapy.

Nangia suggests that patients shave their hair, as the experience of losing it can be traumatizing. She also recommends that patients seek out local services that provide free head-shaving and wig-fittings. Overall, while hair loss is can be a difficult experience, but it is mostly temporary, and the main objective is for patients to be as healthy as possible. Additionally, scalp cooling systems are showing efficacy in hair preservation among patients undergoing chemotherapy. Nangia presented 

 from an interim analysis of the Orbis Paxman Hair Loss Prevention System at the recent San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, which showed that 50% of patients in the scalp cooling group retained their hair.

Julie Nangia, MD, gives advice for patients expecting to lose their hair as a result of chemotherapy.

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Julie Nangia Explains Scalp Cooling Devices for Chemotherapy Induced Hair Loss

Julie Nangia Gives Advice for Patients Expecting Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss