The latest technology to help you keep your hair.
This scalp-cooling cap (more comfortable than others on the market) narrows the blood vessels in the scalp during treatment, meaning that less of the drugs reach the hair follicle.
It’s not possible to stop hair loss altogether, but evidence shows that over 80% of patients who use Paxman did not feel they needed to wear a head covering or wig.
During SACT treatment, you’re likely to want different food to usual; most patients find they can only manage smaller portions and want to avoid particular flavours.
Our nurses and dieticians have worked together to come up with a special menu of light bites and fruit shakes. We’ve also introduced ‘Wish for a Dish’, where patients can have their favourite food from home cooked to order especially for them.
We’ll be happy to make the necessary arrangements to ensure your comfort is our priority.
Other services available in the Chemotherapy Day Unit include:
- 24-hour on-call service for patients to report symptoms and side effects related to their cancer or treatment
- pre-SACT blood tests and assessment for patients, carried out 24 to 48 hours prior to having treatment
- infusion of blood products and other supportive drugs for cancer
- rapid access and referral to a multi-disciplinary team as needed
