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Glossary Cancer Therapy

medical interventions aimed at treating and managing cancer

Cancer Therapy, also known as Cancer Treatment or Oncological Therapy, encompasses a range of medical interventions aimed at treating cancer. These treatments can include surgery to remove tumors, chemotherapy to kill cancer cells, radiation therapy to target specific areas, immunotherapy to boost the body's natural defenses, and targeted therapy that focuses on specific molecules involved in cancer growth. The choice of therapy depends on the type, location, and stage of the cancer, as well as the patient's overall health.

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research Photobiomodulation therapy in management of cancer therapy-induced side effects: WALT position paper 2022

31 citations , August 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology”

This review discusses the potential benefits of photobiomodulation for managing side effects of cancer therapy and provides specific guidelines for its use in supportive cancer care, without presenting new clinical results.

research Estrogen deprivation effects of endocrine therapy in breast cancer patients: Incidence, management and outcome

7 citations , September 2023 in “Cancer Treatment Reviews”

This review highlights the possible impact of side effects from endocrine therapy on quality of life, emphasizing that these can lead to poor adherence and early treatment discontinuation in patients with hormone receptor positive early breast cancer, potentially worsening survival outcomes.

Clinical Aspects, Pathogenesis, and Therapy Options of Alopecia Induced by Hormonal Therapy for Breast Cancer

research Clinical aspect, pathogenesis and therapy options of alopecia induced by hormonal therapy for breast cancer

2 citations , October 2021 in “Exploration of targeted anti-tumor therapy”

This review describes oncotherapy-induced alopecia in patients receiving hormone therapy for hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer and concludes that topical hormones should not be used due to oncogenic potential.

Impact of Reporter Type on Signal Detection of Cancer Therapy-Induced Alopecia: A Hypothesis-Generating Study Using the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System

research Impact of Reporter Type on Signal Detection of Cancer Therapy-Induced Alopecia: A Hypothesis-Generating Study Using the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System

March 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals”

This study found that the type of reporter significantly influences the detection of cancer therapy-induced alopecia signals, highlighting differences in signal amplification between patients and healthcare professionals.

research Impact of Reporter Type on Signal Detection of Cancer Therapy–Induced Alopecia: A Hypothesis-Generating Study Using the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System

February 2026 in “Preprints.org”

This study analyzed data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System to evaluate cancer therapy–induced alopecia, finding that reporter type significantly affects signal detection, with docetaxel showing the highest disproportionate association overall, and vismodegib ranking highest among healthcare professional reports.

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community M29 - 4 YEARS on Dutasteride - almost no progress

6 upvotes 8 months ago

The user has been on a comprehensive hair loss treatment regimen for four years, including Dutasteride, topical and oral Minoxidil, and various other treatments, but has seen little progress and is considering a hair transplant. Despite trying multiple therapies, including PRP and exosome injections, the user is still experiencing hair thinning and is hesitant about trying peptides due to potential cancer risks.

community Expectations control for SCUBE3

20 upvotes 2 years ago

SCUBE3, a protein linked to hair growth in moles, was discovered over 25 years ago and is being developed by Amplifica for potential hair loss treatment. Concerns exist about SCUBE3's association with cancer, as it is a protein that promotes cell growth, which could potentially trigger cancer development if used for hair growth therapy.

community New Light Therapy Can Suppress a Key Marker of Hair Loss by 92%

in Research/Science 201 upvotes 5 months ago

A new light therapy claims to reduce hair loss markers by 92% using a specific wavelength range. Users discuss the cost and effectiveness of devices, with some expressing skepticism and others considering alternative treatments like red light therapy and vitamin D exposure.

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 Red Light Therapy: my experience

14 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their positive experience with the Omnilux Red Light mask for skin and potential hair benefits, while also using Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and RU58841. They recommend the mask for those interested in skincare and red light therapy, despite being unsure of its effectiveness for hair growth.

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learn Cyproterone

a synthetic anti-androgen and weak progestogen that inhibits DHT binding to androgen receptor

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 Bicalutamide

a nonsteroidal anti-androgen, most commonly used orally for women

learn Verteporfin

chemical that might completely regrow follicles from hair transplant extractions

learn Rapamycin

mTOR regulator and immunosuppressant used more recently for anti-aging and hair regrowth

learn Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor

learn Hair Transplant

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

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