Search

for
Search:

Did you mean Cancer Risk?

Glossary Cancer Risk

likelihood of developing cancer influenced by genetics and environment

Cancer Risk, also known as Cancer Susceptibility, refers to the likelihood or probability of an individual developing cancer over a certain period of time. This risk can be influenced by a variety of factors, including genetic predisposition, lifestyle choices (such as smoking and diet), environmental exposures (like radiation and carcinogens), and underlying health conditions. Understanding cancer risk helps in early detection, prevention strategies, and personalized medical approaches.

Related Terms

Research

5 / 1000+ results

research Cancer risk in patients with alopecia areata: a nationwide population‐based matched cohort study

15 citations , March 2018 in “Cancer Medicine”

This study found that alopecia areata patients had a slightly decreased overall cancer risk, with significantly lower risks for some cancers but higher risks for lymphoma, breast, kidney, and urinary bladder cancers.

research Cancer risk by the subtype of alopecia

9 citations , June 2018 in “Scientific Reports”

This study reported that patients with alopecia areata or alopecia totalis/universalis have a slightly increased overall cancer risk compared to controls, with specific increases in thyroid, bladder, and prostate cancers depending on the alopecia type.

research Abstract 850: Androgenic alopecia and risks of overall and aggressive prostate cancer: An updated meta-analysis

March 2024 in “Cancer Research”

This meta-analysis found that men with vertex balding at age 40 or older may have a modestly increased risk of prostate cancer, with a pooled relative risk of 1.08, but no significant association was observed with frontal balding.

research Cancer risk in polycystic ovary syndrome patients: Common treatments and future perspectives

June 2023 in “Journal of multidisciplinary sciences (Online)”

This review examines possible links between polycystic ovarian syndrome and reproductive cancers, but reports no new clinical findings.

research Cancer risk in polycystic ovary syndrome patients: Common treatments and future perspectives

June 2023 in “Journal of multidisciplinary sciences”

This review examines the potential link between polycystic ovary syndrome and reproductive cancers, highlighting possible underlying causes as well as the ongoing debate over the cancer risk in these patients.

View more "cancer risks" in research →

Community Join

5 / 676 results

community Does drinking topical minoxidil increase cancer risk?

in Minoxidil 1 year ago

A user has been using sublingual minoxidil for hair loss due to difficulty obtaining pills and is concerned about cancer risk from ethanol exposure. Other users advise against this method, suggesting topical application instead, and debate the potential risks of ingesting topical minoxidil.

community Evolution theory: AGA is your body trying to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by exposing your scalp to more UV

in Research/Science 9 months ago

Androgenic alopecia (AGA) might have evolved to reduce prostate cancer risk by increasing UV exposure to the scalp, but this theory is debated. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are used for AGA, though the exact causes and evolutionary reasons for hair loss are unclear.

community Does RU58841 potentially cause cancer?

in Research/Science 1 year ago

RU58841 may pose cancer risks due to its antiandrogen properties and lack of long-term safety data. Using it is considered a high-risk experiment with unknown potential for harm.

community Pattern hair loss before the age of 35 is associated with higher chances of prostate cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic syndrome later in life

1075 upvotes 3 months ago

Pattern hair loss before age 35 may be linked to higher risks of prostate cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic syndrome later in life. Finasteride is discussed as a treatment that may lower PSA levels and potentially prevent prostate issues.

community Dermatologist refused to prescribe finasteride due to “new research” on male breast cancer. anyone heard of this?

in Research/Science 54 upvotes 9 months ago

A dermatologist refused to prescribe finasteride due to concerns about recent research linking it to male breast cancer, suggesting a topical alternative with minoxidil instead. The user is advised to seek a second opinion, as the evidence for such risks is inconclusive and the dermatologist's reasoning seems questionable.

View more "cancer risks" in community →

Learn

7 / 801 results

learn Cyproterone

Is cyproterone only for women, or can men use it too? Cyproterone acetate is not a women-only drug — published reports describe use in men for prostate cancer, paraphilic disorders and gender-affirming therapy — but it is not FDA-approved for any indication, and European regulators restricted higher doses over a dose-related meningioma risk.

learn Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor

learn Epidermal Growth Factor

learn Thymosin Beta 4

learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn Overview

learn Hair Transplant

Can a hair transplant cause cancer? Hair transplants do not cause cancer according to most providers.

View more "cancer risks" in learn →

Experts

— no results

Try a deeper search in experts →

Clinics

— no results

Try a deeper search in clinics →