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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hodgkin's lymphoma can show up as hair loss.
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June 2016 in “Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders” Some skin diseases and their treatments can negatively affect male fertility.
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January 2011 in “Wspolczesna Onkologia-Contemporary Oncology” Scalp hypothermia can prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss but is not suitable for all patients, and more research is needed to improve prevention methods.
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June 2015 in “Nature Reviews Urology” Some common medications can harm male fertility, but many effects can be reversed.
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April 2004 in “Lancet Oncology” Chemotherapy in the first trimester of pregnancy is risky, but in the second and third trimesters, it's generally safe with careful drug selection and timing.
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May 2011 in “American Journal of Hematology” Vinblastine can help treat childhood ITP but may cause reversible side effects.
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MVP treatment is effective and safe for recurrent breast cancer.
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January 2019 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” Adalimumab helped control a child's severe eye disease when other treatments failed.
Ethanol embolization and debridement successfully treated a scalp AVM, stopped bleeding, and restored hair growth.
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December 2004 in “Seminars in oncology” Liposomal anthracyclines are effective and safer for treating multiple myeloma, especially in elderly patients.
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The treatment was not recommended due to limited effectiveness and significant side effects.
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January 2012 in “InTech eBooks” Treating acute myeloid leukemia is challenging, especially in older adults, despite some advancements.
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