September 2009 in “European Urology Supplements” IGRT resulted in lower acute toxicity for stage III prostate cancer patients.
October 2010 in “International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics” Two cycles of ABVD chemotherapy followed by 20 Gy radiotherapy is the new standard for early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma due to lower toxicity and similar effectiveness.
13 citations,
March 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A woman with scalp lymphoma and hair loss improved with radiotherapy, highlighting the need for biopsies in similar cases.
5 citations,
May 2008 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” Cabergoline helped a boy with Cushing disease get better after surgery and radiotherapy didn't work.
1 citations,
November 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mohs micrographic surgery is effective for treating basal cell carcinoma on the eyelid, while radiotherapy has higher recurrence rates, and topical vitamin D3 may reduce and delay BCC formation in mice.
April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Early baldness increases prostate cancer risk, radiotherapy and surgery have similar second cancer rates, and ALA may reduce prostate cancer risk.
April 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The session covered updates on skin treatments, including radiotherapy, imiquimod, acitretin, JAK inhibitors, and strategies for managing rosacea and preventing surgical infections.
January 2023 in “Cancer research, statistics, and treatment/Cancer research, statistics and treatment” Vijaya successfully fought stage 2A breast cancer with surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and hormone therapy, while advocating for support groups.
24 citations,
November 2003 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A rare skin cancer caused hair loss and spread, needing multiple treatments.
19 citations,
April 2014 in “Expert opinion on emerging drugs” New treatments for a type of skin cancer show promise but have side effects and may work better with other therapies.
18 citations,
July 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some skin lymphomas can look like common skin issues and need careful testing to diagnose correctly.
11 citations,
August 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair restoration in children, tailored to their specific needs, can yield good aesthetic results with minimal complications.
9 citations,
November 2015 in “JAMA dermatology” A 91-year-old woman's hair turned black in one spot, with skin changes underneath.
6 citations,
February 1974 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman with a rare scalp lymphoma had unusual hair loss after treatment.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The mTOR signaling pathway might play a role in radiation dermatitis, but more research is needed.
March 2023 in “Zdorov'â čolovìka” Certain medications can reduce sexual desire and function, especially in women.
A 72-year-old man was diagnosed with a rare skin form of Rosai-Dorfman disease after years of misdiagnosis.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” The document suggests a possible link between hair loss and thyroid cancer, but doesn't provide definite proof.
7 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Sudden, unusual hair loss may indicate serious underlying health issues.
6 citations,
May 2008 in “Current Opinion in Oncology” 2007 research improved understanding of prostate cancer risk, diagnosis, and treatment, but also showed the need for personalized treatment and further study on certain therapies' risks.
May 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” A man with a type of skin lymphoma had unusual yellowish skin growths despite normal blood lipid levels, and treatment reduced some symptoms but not the growths.
April 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Different prostate cancer treatments have similar risks of secondary cancers and related mortality when considering patient age and smoking history.
8 citations,
February 2005 in “British Journal of Haematology” Chemotherapy caused the patient's hair to have alternating thick and thin segments.
5 citations,
September 1998 in “Medical hypotheses” Hormone therapy might be a proactive alternative to watchful waiting for early-stage prostate cancer, potentially improving survival without aggressive treatment downsides.
1 citations,
November 2014 in “Thérapie” Potassium channel activators like nicotinamide and minoxidil might help treat solid tumors.
September 2009 in “European Urology Supplements” Cone beam computed tomography can allow for smaller safety margins around the target area in prostate cancer radiation treatment if used for ongoing treatment checks.
9 citations,
April 2006 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes” A woman's small, unnoticed adrenal mass turned out to be a rare non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, treated successfully with surgery and therapy.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A woman with rheumatoid arthritis had a unique type of scarring hair loss not caused by infection, requiring early treatment to avoid permanent hair loss.
March 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A man had a non-cancerous, fast-growing skin lump on his arm that was removed with surgery.