Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia With Scalp Cooling

    March 2018 in “ Journal of oncology practice ”
    Megan Kruse, Jame Abraham
    Studysummary This study found that scalp cooling effectively reduces chemotherapy-induced hair loss, especially with taxane-based regimens, and recent U.S. trials support its safety, despite logistical and insurance challenges.
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