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    The Efficacy of Scalp Cooling in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy for Primary Gynecologic Cancers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    March 2026 in “ Scientific Reports ”
    Shuk Tak Kwok, Lesley Suk Kwan Lau, Tat On Chan … Ka Yu Tse
    Studysummary This study found that scalp cooling significantly improved hair preservation and reduced psychological distress in gynecologic cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy compared to usual care.
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