research Understanding, Recognizing, and Managing Toxicities of Targeted Anticancer Therapies
Targeted anticancer therapies can cause severe side effects similar to traditional chemotherapy, but with different types.
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research Toxic Side Effects of Targeted Therapies and Immunotherapies Affecting the Skin, Oral Mucosa, Hair, and Nails
Cancer treatments targeting specific cells and the immune system can cause skin, mouth, hair, and nail problems, affecting patients' quality of life and treatment adherence.
research Management of Toxicities of Targeted Therapies
Targeted therapies for lung cancer are effective but require careful management of side effects to benefit patients.
research Innovative Sequence of Docetaxel–Gemcitabine Based on Preclinical Data in the Treatment of Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Phase I Study
The new chemotherapy combination for advanced lung cancer showed a 35.7% response rate but caused significant side effects.
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A man with lung cancer had skin and eye side effects from erlotinib but continued treatment with symptom improvement.
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5 / 52 resultscommunity RU-58841 Lung Disease Possibility | Chest pain, "heart issues", etc
Some users of RU-58841 report cardiovascular symptoms like heart palpitations and chest tightness, which may be linked to its metabolites causing lung disease. The safety of RU-58841 is uncertain due to lack of long-term data and concerns about product purity, especially from gray market sources.
community Progress photos from May 9 2024 until today.
OP uses microneedling, Minoxidil, and recently started RU58841 for hair loss. Users suggest adding finasteride, but OP is concerned about side effects.
community How much does diet affect hair loss?
The conversation suggests that changing diet and lifestyle has little to no effect on male pattern baldness (MPB), which is largely determined by genetics. Some individuals noted personal improvements in hair condition with healthier diets, but the consensus is that diet alone cannot prevent or reverse MPB.
community Sugar and Hair loss connections
High sugar diets may worsen hair loss by increasing 5α-reductase activity and androgen levels, especially in women with PCOS. A low sugar diet might reduce scalp DHT levels, similar to finasteride, but genetics also significantly influence hair loss.
community You almost wouldn’t know I’m pushing NW3 - The power of long hair
Users discuss hair loss and styling techniques to conceal thinning hair, mentioning treatments like finasteride and oral minoxidil. Some stop hair loss but not regrow hair, considering options like scalp micropigmentation or hair transplants.