Cold Cap Info

Tops tips for managing your hair when using cold caps

When using cold caps the hair still becomes far more fragile than normal – and therefore needs to be treated with care during and after treatment. Here are some of the common questions we’re often asked:...

How I saved my hair on chemo?

Back in 2017, I was told I had breast cancer. I'm sure I'm not alone in saying it came as a complete shock. I just couldn’t believe this was happening to me! I’ve studied nutrition, always tried to follow a healthy lifestyle and spent years working as a health coach for other people....

Margaret’s story: “I couldn’t bear the thought of my children remembering their mother with a bald head”

After being diagnosed with breast cancer after finding a small lump under her arm, Margaret turned to Penguin Cold Caps to help prevent her hair falling out from chemo....

What to take to your chemo session

One thing that patients who are starting treatment may forget to ask their consultant is what to take to your chemo session. In fact, even if you ask them, they may not give you a detailed enough answer....

Why cancer patients are choosing to prevent hair loss after chemo with cold capping?

Many people diagnosed with cancer will need to undergo a course of chemotherapy, with hair loss being one of the dreaded side effects.  No one wants to lose their hair from chemo, which why more and more people are turning to Penguin Cold Caps to prevent hair loss by cold capping....

The Ironman Challenge – on chemo with a cold cap!

Steve Cooper’s story exudes gargantuan amounts of bravery, positivity, determination and strength of human spirit - one that I am sure will be a source of inspiration and motivation for many people diagnosed with cancer....