Pioneering UK Scalp Cooler Showcased In Chicago

The meeting is taking place in Chicago, Illinois from June 3-7 2016.

Paxman, the global leader in scalp cooling, is exhibiting at the congress in a bid to gain feedback from US oncologists, clinicians and patients about their experiences of hair loss during chemotherapy.

Designed and manufactured in the UK, the Paxman Scalp Cooling System is the world-leading hair loss prevention system for chemotherapy patients.

The scalp cooler has been used by over 100,000 patients in 32 countries and is responsible for helping patients to keep their hair and retain normality during chemotherapy. The treatment works by lowering scalp temperature before, during and after the administration of chemotherapy.

The family-run business engineered the design after experiencing cancer first-hand, along with the devastating impact of hair loss during the chemotherapy treatment. Following this experience, Paxman are determined to stop all chemotherapy patients from losing their hair.

As well as presenting two scientific abstracts at the prestigious cancer congress, they are also keen to speak to people about their personal experiences of chemotherapy-induced hair loss.

Richard Paxman, CEO of Paxman, said: “It is an honor to be showcasing our scalp cooler in Chicago at such a prestigious event. Hair loss is a well-known side effect of many chemotherapy regimens, with many patients claiming it is the most traumatic aspect of their treatment.”

“Scalp cooling provides the only real alternative and as well as helping patients keep their hair, it improves patients’ self-confidence and creates positive attitudes towards treatment.”

Made from lightweight, silicone tubing, the scalp-cooling cap is soft and flexible - providing a snug yet comfortable fitting cap during treatment. Moulding to all head shapes and sizes, liquid coolant passes through the cap extracting heat from the patient's scalp, ensuring the scalp remains at an even, constant temperature to minimize hair loss.

The Paxman Scalp Cooling System is currently being used in a multi-center trial in Dallas, Houston, New Jersey and Ohio and aims to gain FDA clearance later this year.

The company are keen to speak to anyone – patients, their families or clinicians – who have experienced the Paxman Scalp Cooling System at any of the above sites. To share your story with the Paxman team contact hello@paxmanscalpcooling.com.

At the congress they will located on booth 14112.