Gozo General Hospital has launched a new scalp cooling service for oncology patients, marking an important step forward in the supportive care of patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
This service has been made possible thanks to the donation of a Paxman Scalp Cooling machine from the Action for Breast Cancer Foundation.
The introduction of this technology allows patients receiving chemotherapy to benefit from the same hair conservation option already available at the Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre (SAMOC).
It was explained that the scalp cooling system is specifically designed to reduce hair loss caused by chemotherapy, thereby supporting patient well-being, reducing some of the emotional burden of treatment, and helping patients maintain a sense of normality throughout their treatment journey.
The Minister for Health and Active Ageing Jo Etienne Abela said that through this machine, Gozitan patients receiving cancer treatment will be given this treatment in Gozo itself.
“This is a step that complements the work of the Government and the workers at the same hospital so that cancer-related services in Gozo are constantly increasing. In the coming months we will also be seeing the expansion of one of the treatment wards so that more Gozitans can be given treatment without the need to travel to Malta,” concluded Minister Abela.
The Chairperson of the Action for Breast Cancer Foundation Esther Sant, hoped that this machine will help patients undergoing cancer treatment and that it will leave a positive impact on their treatment.
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