Barriers and enablers to implementing scalp cooling in Australia: a qualitative study of health professionals’ attitudes to and experience with scalp cooling
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-017-3849-7
Abstract: BackgroundChemotherapy-induced alopecia is a common and distressing adverse event for patients. Scalp cooling to reduce this alopecia has been available in Europe for more than a decade, but only recently introduced in Australia. The aim… read more here.
Keywords: barriers enablers; health professionals; qualitative study; scalp cooling ... See more keywords
Impact of chemotherapy regimen and sequence on the effectiveness of scalp cooling for alopecia prevention
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DOI: 10.1007/s10549-020-05968-w
Abstract: Purpose Scalp cooling (SC) is the most reliable method for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia. However, it remains unclear if its effectiveness is related to the chemotherapy regimen, sequence, and frequency. This study aims to… read more here.
Keywords: chemotherapy; chemotherapy regimen; regimen sequence; scalp cooling ... See more keywords
Sensor-controlled scalp cooling in the clinical routine: an effective and safe method to prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia in women with breast or female genital tract cancer
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DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(17)30621-4
Abstract: 1815 SENSOR-CONTROLLED SCALP COOLING IN THE CLINICAL ROUTINE: AN EFFECTIVE AND SAFE METHOD TO PREVENT CHEMOTHERAPY-INDUCED ALOPECIA IN WOMEN WITH BREAST OR FEMALE GENITAL TRACT CANCER CHRISTIAN M. KURBACHER1,2, SUSANNE HERZ1, GABRIELE KOLBERG1, NELE KETTELHOIT1,… read more here.
Keywords: sensor controlled; clinical routine; controlled scalp; cooling clinical ... See more keywords
Final results of scalp cooling for hair preservation: A single- institution prospective study
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DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz240.026
Abstract: Abstract Background The cancer treatments bring with it body image challenges, causing low self-esteem and contributing to worsen the quality of life. Chemotherapy (CT)-induced hair loss (HL) is one of the most emotionally distressing side… read more here.
Keywords: scalp cooling; hair preservation; oncology; study ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of Scalp Cooling to Prevent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Patients Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000001234
Abstract: BACKGROUND Chemotherapy-induced alopecia could cause significant psychological changes, affecting patients' quality of life and their capacity to cope with the disease. OBJECTIVES The aims of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of scalp cooling… read more here.
Keywords: scalp cooling; chemotherapy induced; prevent chemotherapy; induced alopecia ... See more keywords
Abstract P5-11-17: Body image in women with breast cancer using a scalp cooling system to reduce chemotherapy induced alopecia
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DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs16-p5-11-17
Abstract: Background: Most women consider hair to be an important part of body image. Alopecia is an emotionally traumatic side effect for breast cancer patients undergoing adjuvant chemotherapy. The DigniCap™ Scalp Cooling System is the first… read more here.
Keywords: chemotherapy; body image; breast cancer; cancer ... See more keywords
Scalp Cooling for Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia for Women and Men with Various Cancer Entities: A Two-Year Survey of an Outpatient Cancer Center in Germany
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DOI: 10.1159/000523759
Abstract: Introduction: The aim of this survey was to assess the efficacy and the feasibility of scalp cooling (SC) in an outpatient hematological and oncological center in a real-world setting. Methods: We prospectively monitored cancer patients… read more here.
Keywords: scalp cooling; chemotherapy induced; survey; induced alopecia ... See more keywords
Scalp Cooling: Implementation of a program at a multisite organization
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DOI: 10.1188/18.cjon.534-541
Abstract: &NA; BACKGROUND: Chemotherapy‐induced alopecia is a well‐known side effect of some types of cancer treatments. With U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance of two scalp cooling machines, patients with cancer now have the opportunity to… read more here.
Keywords: scalp cooling; implementation; program; multisite organization ... See more keywords
Effectiveness, Safety, and Tolerance of Scalp Cooling for Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia.
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DOI: 10.1188/22.onf.369-384
Abstract: PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION There is a lack of guideline recommendations about the use of scalp cooling for preventing chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA). This overview was conducted to summarize effectiveness, safety, and tolerance of scalp cooling for CIA… read more here.
Keywords: scalp cooling; chemotherapy induced; scalp; effectiveness safety ... See more keywords
Assessment of scalp cooling to prevent chemotherapy-induced alopecia using standard infusion room documentation and patient surveys.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2020.38.15_suppl.e24106
Abstract: e24106Background: Chemotherapy induced alopecia (CIA) is one of the most distressing reported side-effects of cancer treatment, with patients (pts) reporting negative impacts on self-image and qual... read more here.
Keywords: induced alopecia; cooling prevent; assessment scalp; chemotherapy induced ... See more keywords
Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia With Scalp Cooling.
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DOI: 10.1200/jop.17.00038
Abstract: Chemotherapy-induced alopecia is a common and distressing adverse effect of many types of chemotherapy. Scalp cooling has been used since the 1970s for prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia; however, most data regarding this treatment modality are… read more here.
Keywords: scalp; induced alopecia; use; chemotherapy induced ... See more keywords