Novel Clinical Trial Begins to Help Black and Latina Women Concerned About Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss

Doctor and woman standing with woman seating wearing hair loss treatment cap

Research coordinators Warner Robinson and Rachel Aronov with patient Altagrace Pelissier.

Our goal is to predict who is at high risk for persistent CIA and to see if we can modify existing scalp cooling techniques for Black and Latina women with natural hair. We’re not only addressing a top quality of life concern, but also ensuring we are doing everything possible so that worry over hair loss won’t cause women to avoid what might be their most effective cancer treatment.

Beth N. McLellan, MD
Beth N. McLellan, MD
Beth N. McLellan, MD