Former Springboard and Cool Company, Cooler Heads, is on a mission to empower cancer patients by addressing the side effects of treatment with evidence-based products, content, and services. Their flagship product, Amma™, is the first FDA-cleared portable scalp cooling system designed to allow chemotherapy patients to keep their hair. By making scalp cooling accessible and more streamlined for infusion centers, Amma™ is setting a new standard for patient care.
Cooler Heads recently achieved a major milestone by expanding its presence to 22 states and partnering with Sharp HealthCare in San Diego. Sharp’s infusion centers now offer Amma™ to help patients undergoing chemotherapy reduce hair loss—a common and often distressing side effect of cancer treatment. Here are some key reasons:
Emotional Well-being: Hair loss can be a traumatic experience for many patients, impacting their self-esteem and emotional health. Scalp cooling can help maintain a sense of normalcy and privacy during treatment.
Effectiveness: Scalp cooling has been shown to be effective in reducing hair loss for many chemotherapy patients, particularly those undergoing certain types of chemotherapy. By cooling the scalp, the treatment constricts blood vessels, reducing the amount of chemotherapy drugs that reach the hair follicles.
Patient Comfort: Offering scalp cooling as part of the treatment plan can enhance the overall patient experience by addressing one of the most visible and psychologically challenging side effects of chemotherapy.
Standard of Care: Scalp cooling is recommended by various cancer care guidelines and has been cleared by the FDA for use in reducing chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
By providing this option, Sharp aims to support their patients’ physical and emotional well-being during a challenging time. This also aligns to Sharp’s objective of Best Place to receive care.
Cooler Heads credits Connect with playing a pivotal role in their growth. Through participation in two of our programs, Springboard and Cool Companies (2023), Cooler Heads gained invaluable connections to investors, founders, and stakeholders within the startup community.
Cooler Heads’ success exemplifies the power of collaboration within San Diego’s innovation ecosystem. As they continue to expand, we remain committed to supporting transformative companies like Cooler Heads, ensuring that the innovation engine driving our region thrives for generations to come.
Visit Cooler Heads at coolerheads.com to learn more about their life-changing solutions.
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