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research Doxil (Caelyx): An Exploratory Study with Pharmacokinetics in Patients with Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer
Doxil showed some effectiveness against advanced prostate cancer but caused severe side effects at higher doses.
research Patient-Level Adverse Event Patterns in a Single-Institution Study of the Multi-Kinase Inhibitor Sorafenib
Sorafenib often causes mucositis, hand-foot syndrome, rash, alopecia, diarrhea, and fatigue.
research Cutaneous Adverse Events to Systemic Antineoplastic Therapies: A Retrospective Study in a Public Oncologic Hospital
Skin side effects from cancer treatments can lead to changes in therapy and are common, with nail changes being the most frequent.
research The Risk of Dermatological Toxicities of Combined BRAF and MEK Inhibition Versus BRAF Inhibition Alone in Melanoma Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Combined BRAF and MEK treatment increases rash risk but reduces other skin issues compared to BRAF alone.
research Large-Scale Multicenter Prospective Registry Study of Ripretinib in Advanced GIST: A Real-World Study from China
Ripretinib is effective and safe for treating advanced GIST in Chinese patients, particularly for non-gastric GISTs.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity If you can give one advice to your younger self then what that would be?
Users discussed hair loss treatments, specifically minoxidil and finasteride. They shared personal experiences and advice on starting these treatments early.
community If you're sitting there wondering, "I'm losing my hair, what do I do?" then read my advice here. I've been fighting the fight for 7 years, with great success. (pictures included)
Fighting hair loss with "The Big 3" treatments of Propecia, Rogaine and Nizoral shampoo, as well as specific advice on how to use these products. People have shared their long-term success stories and some have discussed the side effects of finasteride. Other suggestions included Lipogaine and Pura D'or Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner.
community My friend is so terrified of balding, he started microdosing estrogen…
A person is microdosing estrogen for hair loss after finasteride and dutasteride failed, risking feminizing effects. Alternatives like minoxidil, RU58841, or hair transplants are suggested.
community Why not just take the drugs before hair loss?
Finasteride and dutasteride are discussed as preventative treatments for hair loss, with some advocating for early use and others concerned about side effects, especially before full maturity. Many regret not starting these treatments earlier due to their effectiveness in preventing or slowing hair loss.
community M26 - 9 months after hair transplant! AMA
A user who underwent a hair transplant in Istanbul to reduce balding, and the discussion of various treatments such as finasteride and growth hormone for preventing further hair loss.