UK ACCESS & SUPPORT

We want a Paxman system at our site. How do we go about this?
Paxman will work with you to make this process as simple and effective as possible. Training is given to ensure the effective introduction of Paxman Scalp Cooling to patients by your clinical team, including providing education and support on using the system as well as facilitating cap sizing and supporting the patient through their scalp cooling experience.
Please get in contact with us and we will work with you to provide scalp cooling technology at your site.

How will Paxman support my patients?
At Paxman we pride ourselves on providing exceptional patient support. Coldcap.com is there to help patients make an informed choice, and guide them through their scalp cooling treatment and provide detailed support before, during and after their chemotherapy treatment.

Knowing if cold capping is right for them is a decision only the patient can make. Coldcap.com will lay out everything patients need to know about Paxman scalp cooling to enable them to make an informed decision, and support them through the process.

Resources include:

• Tutorial videos on cap fitting and hair preparation before treatment
• Our Decision Making Guide, indicating the likelihood of hair retention depending on their chemotherapy type and regimen
• Haircare advice during cold capping to improve efficacy
• Our patient pioneer stories

How long should a patient be pre- and post-cooling for?

• Pre- and post- cooling times vary according to the chemotherapy regimen being administered, and your patient’s hair type in some cases. Please refer to our cooling times chart here.
• Top optimise chair time, pre and post-infusion times can be conducted while other non-chemotherapy drugs or medication are being infused.
• The Scalp Cooling Efficacy Calculator can be used to show the likelihood of hair retention based on drug regimen, and also provides pre and post-cooling times.

How do we ensure correct cap fit and hair preparation before the patient starts scalp cooling?
Please refer to our tutorial videos, which will guide you through the process of how to accurately size and fit the cold cap, as well as guidance on the appropriate hair preparation depending on hair type. Please also feel free to contact our trainers for refresher sessions and additional guidance.

How can I manage my patient’s expectations around potential hair retention on their specific chemotherapy regimen?

• The Scalp Cooling Efficacy Calculator will provide specific information about a patient’s potential hair retention based on data from the Dutch Scalp Cooling Registry
• The Dutch Registry is a source of data from over 7000 patients, the largest of its kind globally. The Efficacy Calculator uses this data to provide an accurate indication of the likelihood of hair retention for your patient.
• It is important that this data is interpreted as an indication of what may be possible. The percentages calculated are an average, and your patient may see more or less hair retention. There are no guarantees, but an indication of potential outcome will help to manage your patient’s expectations.
• The calculator will also provide pre and post cooling times for each regimen.

I am keen for my patient to educate themselves so they can make an informed choice on scalp cooling. Is there a resource I can send them to?

• Our website Coldcap.com is there to help patients make an informed choice, and guide them through their scalp cooling treatment.
• Knowing if cold capping is right for them is a decision only the patient can make. Coldcap.com will lay out everything patients need to know about Paxman scalp cooling to enable them to make an informed decision, and then go on to support them through the scalp cooling process.

Resources include:

• Tutorial videos on cap fitting and hair preparation before treatment
• Our Decision-Making Guide, indicating how much hair patients could expect to retain. depending on their chemotherapy type and regimen.
• Haircare advice during cold capping to improve efficacy
• Our patient pioneer stories