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Oral contraceptives lower testosterone levels in women, especially those with certain genetic traits, and may be linked to increased breast cancer risk.

Breast cancer treatments work better with AR activation, improving results and reducing side effects.

Cross-sex hormone therapy is important for managing gender dysphoria and requires careful monitoring and healthcare provider education.

Testosterone therapy seems safe and effective for transgender men with proper care, but more long-term research is needed.

The combination therapy is effective and well-tolerated for treating esophageal cancer.

Metformin, a diabetes drug, may help prevent and treat various cancers, but more research is needed.

New compounds were made that block an enzyme linked to breast cancer better than existing treatments.

A patient grew extra hair on their ears after treatment for testicular cancer, possibly due to hormonal changes or genetics.

A 50-year-old woman with breast cancer developed an autoimmune skin disorder, highlighting the need for thorough checks and team-based treatment.

Testosterone therapy may slightly improve sexual function in postmenopausal women, but its long-term safety is unknown.

Breast implants are linked to autoimmune symptoms, with over half of patients feeling better after removal, but the exact cause is unclear and may involve bacterial biofilm.

Prostate cancer cells can make their own androgens to activate the androgen receptor, and treatments like abiraterone may increase this ability, suggesting new therapies should target the entire steroid-making pathway.

The document concludes that non-operative treatment for gender dysphoria is safe and effective, and hormone therapy does not increase cancer risk.

Agaricus bisporus derived β-Glucan could be an effective cervical cancer treatment with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.

The document listed medical job ads and guidelines for breast cancer screening.

Understanding where cancer cells come from helps create better prevention and treatment methods.

A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.

Pemetrexed is as effective as docetaxel but has fewer side effects for treating nonsmall-cell lung cancer after EGFR-TKI therapy failure.

Retinoids can prevent skin cancer in high-risk people but have side effects and require more research on dosing and effectiveness.

New methods to make oxasteroids show promise for medical treatments like osteoporosis and breast cancer.

Hair can be used to measure cancer-related chemicals noninvasively.

A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.

Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors; new drugs and better diagnosis are in development, but funding and industry commitment are challenges.

Short telomeres contribute to aging and cancer, and while telomerase can delay aging, it may also promote cancer.

Ayurveda, using herbs like ginger, garlic, and turmeric, can reduce chemo-radiotherapy side effects in cancer patients.

Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, but it may cause fertility issues, mental health problems, and rarely, breast growth. Regular health checks can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Patient understanding and involvement in treatment is important.

Finasteride's link to health issues like male breast cancer, infertility, and prostate cancer needs more research through placebo-controlled trials to confirm.

Natural skincare products may help reduce sun damage and support the skin's daily cycle.

The document concludes that understanding and managing hair loss in cancer patients is important, and more research is needed for better treatments.

As of 1994, treatments for liver cancer had not significantly improved patient survival.