October 2017 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride reduces the need for prostate surgery but may increase the risk of depression and persistent sexual side effects.
April 2026 in “The Breast” The COHAIR study, a prospective randomized trial, compared the efficacy of a scalp cooling system and a chemical cooling cap in preventing chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) in 152 breast cancer patients. Results showed that hair preservation success rates were 74.5% for the scalp cooling system and 71.2% for the chemical cooling cap, with both methods demonstrating good tolerability. While scalp cooling was more effective during early anthracycline treatment, the chemical cooling cap resulted in lower anxiety scores and better quality of life (QoL). Disease-free survival was similar between the two groups.
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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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January 2013 in “European Urology” 5-Alpha reductase inhibitors may prevent prostate cancer but are not widely used due to concerns about trial relevance and potential risks, and more research is needed to confirm long-term benefits.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may affect ejaculatory volume and requires careful consideration for young men.