9 citations
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January 2021 in “Strahlentherapie und Onkologie” This case report suggests that topical St. John's wort oil may cause severe skin toxicity during radiotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer, acting as a significant radiosensitizer.
8 citations
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December 2008 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This article reports on a case where treatment-resistant giant unilateral Bowen’s disease of the scalp responded to radiotherapy, but provides no further clinical details or results.
8 citations
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September 2015 in “Radiotherapy and oncology” This article discusses the potential for scalp cooling to prevent hair loss during radiotherapy, drawing from its efficacy in chemotherapy contexts, but it provides no new experimental results.
6 citations
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November 2020 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” In this study, co-administering adipose-derived stem cells with platelet-rich plasma reduced radiation therapy-induced skin and hair follicle damage in mice, suggesting potential for clinical application.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “Reports of Practical Oncology & Radiotherapy” This review discusses the role of mental healthcare in managing sexual side effects of prostate cancer radiotherapy and highlights the importance of patient education and psychological support for improved quality of life.