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Nov. 2025 — Cold caps now in Horsham Australia.
Cold cap treatment is now available at Wimmera Cancer Centre in Horsham thanks to a donation, meaning local chemotherapy patients no longer need to travel to Ballarat. Learn more.
Oct. 2025 — Breast cancer survivor teams up with West Virginia delegate to push cooling cap coverage bill.
Breast cancer survivor and registered nurse Jessica Huffman is working with Del. Walter Hall to bring back a West Virginia bill requiring insurance coverage for cooling caps. Learn more.
Sep. 2025 — Shampoo-like gel could offer future alternative to scalp cooling for chemo-related hair loss.
Michigan State University researchers have developed a hydrogel designed to protect hair follicles during chemotherapy. The treatment has only been studied in animal models, but substantial funding is still needed before human clinical trials can begin. Learn more.
Jul. 2025 — Paxman: CMS proposes 2026 Medicare payment rates for mechanical scalp cooling.
Paxman welcomed the new CPT codes but raised concerns about the single-payment structure and lower reimbursement compared with 2025. Learn more.
Jul. 2025 — Paxman: CMS proposes 2026 Physician Fee Schedule rates for mechanical scalp cooling.
CMS proposed 2026 Medicare reimbursement levels for three new mechanical scalp cooling CPT codes under the Physician Fee Schedule. Learn more.
Jul. 2025 — Glimmer of Hope nonprofit in Pittsburgh helps patients afford cold capping.
Glimmer of Hope helped bring scalp cooling therapy to St. Clair Hospital, where it is offered free to patients whose insurance does not cover it. Learn more.
May. 2025 — Scalp-cooling technology companies Paxman and Dignitana merge under Paxman AB.
The combined company says the merging will strengthen global market opportunities and support its efforts to navigate U.S. reimbursement. Learn more.
Feb. 2025 — Cooling caps can help women keep their hair during chemotherapy.
Dana-Farber expert says some women decline chemotherapy because of potential hair loss, citing cold caps as vital solution. Learn more.
Jan. 2025 — Cold caps and their effectiveness.
Nan Chen, MD, says results vary based on the type and length of the chemotherapy, among other factors. Learn more.