Survey about the use of scalp cooling to prevent alopecia during breast cancer chemotherapy treatment in Canada.

摘要: Alopecia is a side effect of chemotherapies used in breast cancer. Scalp cooling technique preventing alopecia, but its use remains controversial. We conducted survey about knowledge scalp and interest conducting randomized clinical trial (RCT). An invitation was sent to 1,022 participants total 139 individuals responded the survey. The majority knew existence cooling. Ninety per cent thought that an RCT needed would participate. revealed different potential problems associated with increased chair time, limited space, safety. concluded must include evaluation on impact health care system resources