Nov 15, 2021, 16:43
by
GoodHealth Magazine
Cold Cap Program at Ridley-Tree Cancer Center
The Cold Cap Program at Ridley-Tree Cancer Center is
sponsored by Athena Cosmetics in partnership with the Cancer
Foundation of Santa Barbara. The Cancer Foundation received
a two-year $100,000 grant to provide Paxman scalp-cooling caps
for local cancer patients receiving chemotherapy treatment who
are identified as eligible for the protocol. The Paxman system is
designed to be utilized during a patient’s chemotherapy treatment
and helps prevent the loss of hair on the head by protecting the
hair follicle. Ridley-Tree staff are trained to assist patients with
putting on the cap and activating the cooling system.
Athena Cosmetics’ founders Dr. Michael Brinkenhoff and his
wife, Gayle, began developing life-changing products to help
women feel more confident and beautiful after Gayle faced a
breast cancer diagnosis in 2006. Since then, it has been the
company’s mission to make an impact on the lives of cancer
patients. In addition to supporting The Cold Cap Program,
Athena also created Revitalash, a lash conditioning serum
designed to fortify and restore health to lashes. Like the Cancer
Foundation of Santa Barbara, Athena Cosmetics is committed
to supporting breast cancer research, education and programs.
Currently, The Cold Cap Program at Ridley-Tree Cancer
Center can only accommodate a limited number of patients,
with hopes to expand the program as funding allows. If you
are a patient and are interested in learning more about the
program, please speak with your medical oncologist.
Photo Caption: Ridley-Tree staff members assist patients with putting on the cap and activating the cooling system