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GlossaryCancer Therapy (Oncological 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 Alopecia and Hair Damage Induced by Oncological Therapy

7 citations, October 2019 in “Klinická onkologie”

Cancer treatments often cause hair loss and damage, affecting patients' mental health.

research Urological Oncology: Testis Cancer and Advances in Oncological Therapy

May 2007 in “The Journal of Urology”

Finasteride lowers PSA levels in men, certain factors increase testicular cancer risk, and current guidelines for penile cancer may lead to unnecessary surgeries.

research Cutaneous Side Effects of Modern Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy in Patients with Dermatological Malignancies

June 2023 in “Cancers”

Modern skin cancer treatments can cause skin side effects and hair loss, affecting patients' quality of life.

In Vivo Quantification of the Effects of Radiation and Presence of Hair Follicle Pores on the Proliferation of Fibroblasts in an Acellular Human Dermis in a Dorsal Skinfold Chamber: Relevance for Tissue Reconstruction Following Neoadjuvant Therapy

research In Vivo Quantification of the Effects of Radiation and Presence of Hair Follicle Pores on the Proliferation of Fibroblasts in an Acellular Human Dermis in a Dorsal Skinfold Chamber: Relevance for Tissue Reconstruction Following Neoadjuvant Therapy

2 citations, May 2015 in “PloS one”

Hair follicle pores help cell survival and growth, even after radiation.

research Selenium or No Selenium: That Is the Question in Tumor Patients - A New Controversy

61 citations, May 2010 in “Integrative Cancer Therapies”

There is no clear recommendation for using selenium in cancer patients; it may be beneficial to correct low selenium levels before treatment.

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community Expectations control for SCUBE3

in Research/Science 22 upvotes 8 months 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.