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May 2023 in “Jurnal Kedokteran Diponegoro” Chemotherapy for prostate, bladder, and testicular cancer patients commonly causes hair loss, fatigue, and decreased appetite.
January 2023 in “Mastology” Hormone therapy for breast cancer often leads to sexual issues like vaginal dryness and decreased libido.
September 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” Understanding breast cancer requires considering both medical advancements and social influences.
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April 2009 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Docetaxel and paclitaxel for breast cancer can cause permanent, severe hair loss.
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January 1994 in “European Journal of Cancer” Scalp cooling is largely ineffective in preventing hair loss from breast cancer chemotherapy.
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August 2014 in “Cancer Causes & Control” Taking 5α-reductase inhibitors does not significantly increase the risk of breast cancer in men.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Spironolactone use is not linked to an increased risk of breast cancer, but caution is advised for high-risk patients.
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April 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” Hair loss from hormone therapy in breast cancer patients can be improved with minoxidil treatment.
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February 2012 in “Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology” The combination of gemcitabine and vinorelbine is effective and safe for treating elderly patients with advanced breast cancer previously treated with anthracyclines and taxanes.
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April 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” Topical minoxidil improves hair loss in 80% of women with breast cancer undergoing endocrine therapy.
May 1993 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Formestane is a preferred second-line treatment for advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women because it's effective and has fewer side effects.
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April 2011 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Dihydrotestosterone causes p27 protein breakdown in ovarian and breast cancer cells by binding with SKP2.
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October 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause significant hair thinning and changes in hair texture, while tamoxifen has a smaller effect.
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October 2018 in “Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology” CDK4/6 inhibitors have improved treatment outcomes for certain advanced breast cancer patients.
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January 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The trial will test if YH0618 granule prevents hair loss in breast cancer patients during chemotherapy.
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March 2023 in “Cancer” Oncologists should better understand the unique impact of hair loss on Black breast cancer patients to offer more compassionate care.
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February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss is a common, often overlooked side effect of hormone treatments for breast and prostate cancer.
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