Cooling Therapy

The Power of Cold During Chemotherapy

Why use cold?
During chemotherapy, certain treatments can damage healthy cells, especially those that grow quickly, such as hair follicles (responsible for hair growth) and nail cells. This can lead to hair loss and nail damage or loss — side effects that many patients find emotionally challenging.

Using cold, known as cryotherapy, is a simple and natural way to help reduce these unwanted effects.

How does it work?
By applying cold locally — with a cooling cap, gloves, or slippers — the blood vessels in the treated area constrict (a process called vasoconstriction).
This temporarily reduces blood flow to the scalp, hands, or feet during chemotherapy administration. As a result, less of the drug reaches these sensitive areas, which helps limit damage to hair follicles and nail cells.

What are the benefits?
✔️ Preserve your hair: The cooling cap helps lower the risk of alopecia (hair loss), allowing many patients to keep all or part of their hair.
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✔️ Protect your nails: Cooling gloves and slippers help prevent nail damage (detachment, pain, cracks) and reduce numbness in the extremities.
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✔️ Improve quality of life: Keeping your hair or nails may seem “superficial,” but it has a real impact on self-esteem, confidence, and morale throughout treatment.

Is it really effective?
Yes! Many clinical studies have shown that cryotherapy is effective in reducing hair loss and side effects in the hands and feet. Of course, everyone responds differently, but more and more hospitals and care centers are now recommending this approach as a complementary, non-invasive solution.

OncoNeivia by your side
At OncoNeivia, we are committed to providing high-quality cooling caps, gloves, and slippers designed for maximum comfort throughout your sessions.
Our mission is to help you get through this challenging time by giving you the means to preserve what matters to you — gently and effectively.

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