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THE BAYS HOSPITAL

Scalp cooling for cancer patients at The Bays

A generous donation made to The Bays Hospital has enabled Mornington Peninsula residents to access scalp cooling during their cancer treatment, in an attempt to reduce their hair loss. This service was previously only available if they travelled to Brighton or further in to the city for their chemotherapy treatment. Patients are offered the complimentary use of this new technology at The Bays as part of their chemotherapy treatment, to reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss. Scalp cooling has been offered for patients at Melbourne hospitals including Cabrini Brighton since 2015 and more recently Epworth Richmond, which is where many Mornington Peninsula patients have previously opted to travel for their treatment, in order to access scalp cooling. Breast Oncoplastic Surgeon Dr Joanna Morgan says the availability of scalp cooling for patients locally in Mornington will reduce the stress caused by having to travel for their chemotherapy treatment. “Prevention of hair loss during chemotherapy can bring significant psychological benefits. Many women will feel less noticeable and this enables them continue as much a normal life as possible during treatment, without having to discuss their cancer diagnosis. I am so pleased that women will now have the option to use scalp cooling at The Bays Hospital”, said Dr Morgan. McGrath Foundation Breast Care Nurse, Jo Lovelock adds “for many people, the fear of losing their hair as a result of their chemotherapy treatment is very distressing. Their hair loss makes it difficult to keep a cancer diagnosis private”. Typically women

Photo: (left to right) Dr Joanne Lundy, Medical Oncologist; Jo Lovelock, McGrath Foundation Breast Care Nurse; and Dr Joanna Morgan, Breast Oncoplastic Surgeon. would use wigs, head scarfs and hats to conceal their temporary hair loss. Dr Joanne Lundy, Medical Oncologist explains that “the cap is fitted to the patient prior to their treatment and cools the scalp. The cap remains on for the duration of the treatment and for a short time afterwards. Cooling the scalp before, during and after each chemotherapy treatment, reduces blood flow and chemotherapy delivery to hair follicles which are rapidly dividing

cells – and therefore very susceptible to damage by chemotherapy”. According to recently published research, approximately 50 per cent of patients respond well to scalp cooling treatment for preventing hair loss. http://jamanetwork.com/journals/ jamaoncology/article-abstract/2603438 “Patients report that the caps are comfortable and with added comforts such as warm blankets, the scalp cooling is generally very tolerable

and patients feel it is well worth the extra treatment time for the results of minimizing their hair loss” said Dr Lundy. The Bays offers a comprehensive cancer care and support service for privately insured residents on the Mornington Peninsula The new purpose-designed Day Infusion Unit opened in 2016 and features state of the art treatment chairs and equipment in a modern space with

large windows Our service includes cancer diagnosis, surgery, treatment and a support network. Our aim is to give our community access to the best cancer care available locally. If you would like more information about Cancer Services, Cancer Support Groups, Chemotherapy or Scalp Cooling at The Bays, please contact The Bays on 5976 5310 or email dayinfusion@thebays.com.au

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VALE STREET, MORNINGTON VIC 3931

Brand new maternity unit and special care nursery open

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Our brand new maternity rooms are spacious modern and private. Luxurious double bedrooms with full en-suite bathroom and baby bath.

Nothing State of compares the art cancer care Our brand new maternity rooms are and private. Our brand new Day Infusion Unit is spacious a state ofmodern the art facility, equipped and Luxurious double bedrooms with full en-suite bathroom and baby bath. staffed to provide the best cancer care available. Our new special care nursery features state-of-the-art equipment Scalp cooling is available to all patients having cancer providing exceptional care complimentary to our littlest patients. treatment at The Bays. Our oncologists provide oncology treatment for birthing all solid tumors including bowelensuite and gastro intestinal, bath. Each suite has access breast, to a private and full-sized genitourinary, melanoma and lung cancers. These modern facilities and beautiful family-centric environment It is reassuring to know this world class care is available so close to home. complement our award winning service. For more information about cancer services and support at The Relax Australia's bestour maternity To book a tour and find an Bayswith contact us or visit website.team. Information about our Medical Obstetrician visit our website www.thebays.com.au Oncologists is available on our website under ‘Find a doctor’ www.thebays.com.au

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