26 citations
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October 2019 in “JNCI Cancer Spectrum” This clinical study observed that in patients with advanced breast cancer and BRCA1/2 mutations, talazoparib provided significantly better progression-free survival, objective response, clinical benefit, and patient-reported outcomes compared to physician’s choice chemotherapy, despite common side effects like anemia and fatigue.
19 citations
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May 2013 in “Annals of Oncology” This study observed that aromatase inhibitors caused hair loss in menopausal women with breast cancer, mimicking male pattern baldness rather than female androgenetic alopecia.
3 citations
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March 2019 in “Post Reproductive Health” Testosterone replacement can help menopausal women with various symptoms, but should be used carefully and is not yet officially licensed in the UK for women.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Cancer medicine” This review reports that KRT80 is overexpressed in various cancers, enhancing cancer cell proliferation, invasiveness, and migration, suggesting it as a potential therapeutic target, though more clinical studies are needed to fully understand its role in cancer prognosis.
April 2026 in “BMC Biotechnology” This study found that curcumin spanlastics demonstrated greater antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer activities in the MCF-7 breast cancer cell line compared to curcumin alone or curcumin nanocrystals, also affecting several cancer-related protein markers and showing enhanced solubility and activity.
June 2023 in “Journal of multidisciplinary sciences (Online)” This review examines possible links between polycystic ovarian syndrome and reproductive cancers, but reports no new clinical findings.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This case report describes successful treatment with low-dose oral minoxidil for endocrine therapy-induced alopecia in a breast cancer patient unresponsive to topical minoxidil.
21 citations
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September 2016 in “Breast” This study investigated scalp cooling in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, finding that those who reached a lower mean scalp skin temperature of 18 °C during cooling were less likely to require a wig or head covering compared to those with higher temperatures.
May 2011 in “Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism” Breast cancer survivors may have a higher risk of falls, tamoxifen could prevent breast cancer and deaths, new guidelines urge caution with prostate cancer therapy, and early balding in men may indicate a higher prostate cancer risk.
June 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Some breast cancer treatments caused long-term hair loss in women, similar to a condition called alopecia areata.
14 citations
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August 1997 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride can cause enlarged breasts.
8 citations
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January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Finasteride can cause rare breast growth side effect, with varying recovery after stopping.
7 citations
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January 2013 in “University of Michigan Press eBooks” This review examines recent breast cancer memoirs and photographic narratives, highlighting how they address topics like environmental carcinogens and genetic testing while reshaping traditional testimonial and memorial narratives.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Long-term breastfeeding and preterm labor may worsen postpartum hair loss.
June 2025 in “Clinical Cancer Research” In this case report, researchers observed that scalp cooling during chemotherapy with doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide allowed a pregnant breast cancer patient to preserve nearly all her hair, suggesting such treatment may be a safe and effective option for managing chemotherapy-related hair loss during pregnancy.
This study found that an Ayurveda-based regimen including Guduchi, Ashwagandha, and Curcumin may improve quality of life and safely reduce symptoms in breast cancer patients undergoing conventional therapy.
August 2009 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride caused breast enlargement in two men, which improved after stopping the medication.
30 citations
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April 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.
December 2023 in “Trials” In this randomized controlled trial involving breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, this study investigated the efficacy of low-level light therapy for preventing hair loss, measuring outcomes like hair count and patient quality of life, but the abstract does not report specific results.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The rib-sparing technique in breast reconstruction may lead to more complications without reducing the need for further surgery.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The rib-sparing technique in breast reconstruction may lead to more complications without reducing the need for further surgery.
This literature review analyzes existing studies on breast cancer management and underscores the need for improved psychological support throughout diagnosis, treatment, and remission.
December 2013 in “Nursing2023” The FDA approved a new breast cancer treatment, found flu shots may reduce heart risks, questioned the safety of fast-tracked drug approvals, showed statins don't help with certain pneumonia, and approved a new dementia imaging agent.
August 2004 in “Medisch-Farmaceutische Mededelingen” Long-term use of finasteride may cause breast cancer in men.
127 citations
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July 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that in women undergoing chemotherapy after breast surgery, topical minoxidil significantly shortened the duration of hair loss compared to a placebo without significant side effects.
73 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most dermatologic medications are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but some should be avoided due to potential risks.
38 citations
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June 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” This review explores potential indications for prolactin receptor inhibitors beyond breast and prostate cancers, emphasizing the need for potent antibodies to further research prolactin receptor expression.
35 citations
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January 2004 in “European journal of oncology nursing” In patients undergoing treatment with capecitabine for colon cancer and metastatic breast cancer, this study observed that hand-foot syndrome occurred more frequently than with intravenous 5-FU, but other side effects were less common.
23 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” This case report describes a 68-year-old woman with metastatic breast cancer who experienced significant improvement in visual acuity after stopping tamoxifen, which was associated with bilateral optic neuropathies.
16 citations
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December 2016 in “ecancermedicalscience” This study suggests that ATR-FT-IR spectral analysis of hair fibres may detect breast cancer through increased lipid content changes linked to cancer presence.