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December 2014 in “Dermatology and therapy” Sorafenib can cause facial acne-like eruptions, which improve after reducing the dose or stopping the drug.
44 citations,
September 2015 in “Annals of Oncology” Targeted cancer therapies have a significant but lower risk of causing hair loss compared to chemotherapy.
58 citations,
July 2007 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Tattooing helps treat skin conditions, reconstruct nipple-areola, mark radiation fields, and locate lesions.
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January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” Fat tissue stem cells show promise for repairing different body tissues and are being tested in clinical trials.
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October 2015 in “Medicina Clínica (english Edition)” Recombinant human epidermal growth factor is versatile, effective, and safe for long-term skin and mucosal treatments.
9 citations,
March 2022 in “Antioxidants” Synthetic antioxidants are effective, cheap, and stable, with some like zinc and cholecalciferol reducing child and cancer deaths, but the safety of additives like BHA, BHT, TBHQ, and PEG needs more research.
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January 2005 in “Cytotherapy” The meeting highlighted important advances in stem cell research and its potential for creating new medical treatments.
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January 2018 in “Cancer treatment and research” The document concludes that systemic therapy is becoming more important in treating head and neck cancer, with new treatments showing promise.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Permanent hair loss from chemotherapy significantly impacts patients' mental health and social life, highlighting the need for better patient education and support.
1 citations,
September 2005 in “Oncology times” Wearing a frozen glove during chemotherapy can reduce nail and skin problems but may not be comfortable for everyone.
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February 1976 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The conclusion is that effective cancer treatment often requires a combination of therapies, but must be carefully managed due to serious side effects and the risk of immunosuppression.
166 citations,
October 2018 in “Endocrine Reviews” Hormone treatments for transgender individuals generally improve mental health and physical transition, with some health risks that require medical supervision.
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July 2020 in “International journal of radiology & radiation therapy” Partial hair-sparing brain radiotherapy is possible and doesn't affect cancer control but still causes noticeable hair loss.
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December 2021 in “Curēus” Breast cancer skin metastases are rare, look different, and can be confused with other skin issues, so a biopsy is needed for accurate diagnosis.
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April 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” DFMO may help control hair growth and treat cancer.
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.
6 citations,
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June 2011 in “Oncology times” Dr. Mario Lacouture recommends preventive and specific treatments for skin side effects caused by EGFR inhibitors to improve patients' quality of life.
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December 2007 in “Current Oncology” Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.
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April 2020 in “Reports of Practical Oncology & Radiotherapy” Prostate cancer patients need early psychological and sexual support during radiotherapy to improve their quality of life.
May 2022 in “Annals of Oncology” Photobiomodulation therapy may speed up hair regrowth after chemotherapy in the short term.
October 2012 in “International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics” Soy isoflavones can protect lung tissue from damage during radiation therapy for lung cancer.
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April 2012 in “Veterinary and comparative oncology” Megavoltage radiation therapy extended survival in rabbits with thymomas, especially in those weighing more than 1.57 kg.
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November 2015 in “Radiation Oncology” Hippocampus sparing whole brain radiation therapy prevents hair loss and preserves cognitive function.
12 citations,
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