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CTLung3625x 9.25.pdf 1 6/1/15 2:19 PM  Now offering DigniCap® to reduce
                                                                     hair loss in breast cancer patients
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  M                                                                                                                                                                        For many patients, hair loss is a
  Y                                                                                                                                                                        significant concern when facing
 CM                                                                                                                                                                        chemotherapy. Oncology Specialists
 MY                                                                                                                                                                        of Charlotte is pleased to offer cold
 CY                                                                                                                                                                        cap therapy to combat hair loss
CMY                                                                                                                                                                        caused by the effects of chemotherapy.
  K                                                                                                                                                                        The DigniCap cooling system by
                                                                                                                                                                           Dignitana is the first cold therapy
                                                                                                                                                                           to be cleared by the FDA. DigniCap
                                                                                                                                                                           cools the scalp prior to and during
                                                                                                                                                                           infusion, constricting vessels and
                                                                                                                                                                           reducing the amount of chemo that
                                                                                                                                                                           reaches hair follicles. Patients using
                                                                                                                                                                           DigniCap may still experience some
                                                                                                                                                                           hair shedding, but some retain
                                                                                                                                                                           enough hair to style.

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Dipika Misra, MD
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Oncology Specialists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  of Charlotte

                                                                                                                                                                           To learn more about the DigniCap
                                                                                                                                                                           cold therapy system we offer to our
                                                                                                                                                                           breast cancer patients, please call
                                                                                                                                                                           Dipika Misra, MD at 704-342-1900.

                                                                      Advanced and experienced
                                                                     hematology and cancer care.

                                                                          2711 Randolph Rd., Suite 100 | Charlotte, NC 28207     ONCOLOGYCHARLOTTE.COM | 704.342.1900
                                                                     7108 Pineville-Matthews Rd., Ste 102 | Charlotte, NC 28226

                                                                     Referrals
                                                                     Made Easy.

                                                                     Visit our referring provider web page to:
                                                                              Find a CEENTA Provider
                                                                              Download Referral Forms
                                                                              Register for Continuing Education
                                                                              Contact a Provider Liaison

                                                                     ceenta.com/refer

                                                                                                                                 Tim Adamson,MD

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