The Importance of Protocols in Achieving Efficacious Scalp Cooling
Dr Lindsay Peterson with Dr Steven Isakoff
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Purpose
Scalp cooling can be challenging to integrate into busy oncology clinics, but following tried and tested workflows/protocols means that scalp cooling can work effectively for patients and clinicians. Interdisciplinary buy-in and detailed workflows which are based on collected data are the key to integration while managing patient expectation and emphasizing the importance of education and pre-treatment preparation is essential to effective hair preparation and cap fitting
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