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research studies testing methods to reduce cancer risk

Cancer Prevention Trials are research studies designed to find ways to reduce the risk of developing cancer. These trials test new medications, supplements, lifestyle changes, or other interventions to see if they can prevent cancer in people who have not yet been diagnosed but may be at higher risk. For professionals, these trials are crucial for identifying effective preventive strategies and understanding the mechanisms by which these interventions work.

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research Prostate cancer prevention

71 citations , September 2007 in “Cancer”

Prostate cancer prevention includes diet changes, supplements, and medications, with more answers expected soon.

research Hormonal prevention of prostate cancer

28 citations , January 2003 in “Urologic oncology”

Suppressing certain hormones might help prevent prostate cancer.

research Skin cancer prevention in the Polish population during the COVID-19 pandemic

2 citations , June 2025 in “Frontiers in Public Health”

Regular mole checks and UV protection are crucial, especially for fair-skinned and health-compromised individuals.

research Colon Cancer Prevention and Its Transcriptomics‐Based Identification of Molecular Mechanisms by Dietary Intake of Soy Food

April 2017 in “The FASEB Journal”

Soy foods may lower colon cancer risk.

Persistent Major Alopecia Following Adjuvant Docetaxel for Breast Cancer: Incidence, Characteristics, and Prevention with Scalp Cooling

research Persistent major alopecia following adjuvant docetaxel for breast cancer: incidence, characteristics, and prevention with scalp cooling

19 citations , June 2018 in “Breast Cancer Research and Treatment”

Scalp cooling effectively prevents severe hair loss in breast cancer patients treated with docetaxel and is safe.

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community The Golden Hair Regrowth/Loss Prevention Regimen With Results and Explanation

in Treatment 224 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss prevention and regrowth regimen includes finasteride, oral minoxidil, stemoxydine, hair growth serum, derma rolling, and ketocanazole shampoo. Users discuss efficacy, safety, and personal experiences with treatments.

community Reddit’s amatorial meta analysis of 17 already avaliable hair loss prevention treatments that were found to be effective in clinical studies but are not FDA approved for MPB. PROS and CONS. (2022 Guide if Finasteride and Minoxidil are not working/ give you sides/are not enough) 77 studies linked!

in Research/Science 586 upvotes 4 years ago

The post and conversation are about hair loss treatments that have been found to be effective in studies. There are 19 different treatments mentioned, including oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical finasteride, RU58841, and more. The best treatment for an individual depends on factors like availability, cost, side effects, and personal preferences.

community Anyone Using Topical Caffeine Ointment?

in Treatment 2 upvotes 2 years ago

A user has been using Minoxidil for 5 months and is curious about the effectiveness of topical caffeine ointments for hair loss prevention. They seek recommendations and information on whether caffeine affects Minoxidil's efficacy.

community Dermatologist told me to quit fin after turning 40

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 194 upvotes 2 years ago

A dermatologist advised a patient to stop taking finasteride (fin) after turning 40 due to potential risk of aggressive prostate cancer. The patient and others in the conversation debated this advice, discussing the relationship between finasteride, prostate cancer, and hair loss, and considering alternatives like topical finasteride.

community Why not just take the drugs before hair loss?

in Chat 123 upvotes 5 months ago

Finasteride and dutasteride are discussed as preventative treatments for hair loss, with some advocating for early use and others concerned about side effects, especially before full maturity. Many regret not starting these treatments earlier due to their effectiveness in preventing or slowing hair loss.

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