Improving Quality of Life During Chemotherapy: Cannabinoids, Cryotherapy, and Scalp Cooling

    Alissa Michel, Richard Lee, Elahe Salehi, Melissa K. Accordino
    Studysummary This review highlights emerging strategies to manage chemotherapy side effects like nausea, neuropathy, and alopecia, noting that scalp cooling has been effective for reducing hair loss, while cryotherapy and cannabis show promise but need further study for side effect management.
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