research Hair Changes due to Drugs
Some drugs can cause reversible hair loss, but certain chemotherapy drugs may lead to permanent hair loss; drugs can also change hair color and texture.
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research Cutaneous malignant melanoma incidences analyzed worldwide by skin type over advancing age of males and females: Evidence estrogen and androgenic hair are risk factors
Estrogen and androgenic hair increase melanoma risk, especially in European-ancestry individuals.
research Radiosensitization and Radioprotection by Curcumin in Glioblastoma and Other Cancers
Curcumin may improve cancer radiotherapy by making cancer cells more sensitive to radiation and protecting normal cells.
research Open-Label, Randomized, Multicenter, Phase III Study Comparing Oral Paclitaxel Plus Encequidar Versus Intravenous Paclitaxel in Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Oral paclitaxel plus encequidar improved tumor response and caused less neuropathy but more serious infections than intravenous paclitaxel.
research Quality of Life of Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer Treated with Epirubicin and Docetaxel
Patients with metastatic breast cancer treated with epirubicin and docetaxel had a good response and maintained their quality of life.
research Alopecia in Children with Cancer: A Review from Pathophysiology to Management
Scalp cooling and minoxidil can help manage hair loss in children with cancer, but more research is needed.
research Approaches to management of endocrine therapy–induced alopecia in breast cancer patients
Safe treatments like minoxidil and spironolactone can help manage hair loss in breast cancer patients without increasing cancer risk.
research Genetic Variation in CYP2B6, UGT1A4 and Sulfotransferases Is Associated with Disease-Free Survival in South African Breast Cancer Patients Treated with Tamoxifen
Genetic differences affect breast cancer treatment success with tamoxifen in South African patients.
research Safety First: A Comprehensive Review of Nutritional Supplements for Hair Loss in Breast Cancer Patients
Consult an oncologist before using supplements for hair loss during breast cancer treatment.
research Efficacy of low-dose oral minoxidil in the management of anticancer therapy-induced alopecia in patients with breast cancer: A retrospective cohort study
Low-dose oral minoxidil combined with topical minoxidil improves hair growth in breast cancer patients with therapy-induced hair loss.
research Listening to patients: A qualitative study on diagnostic delay, coping strategies and stigma in early‐onset colorectal cancer
Early-onset colorectal cancer requires better physician awareness, risk-based screening, and stigma reduction to improve patient experiences.
research [Comparison of postoperative mid-term and long-term quality of life between Billroth-I gastroduodenostomy and Billroth-II gastrojejunostomy after radical distal gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer: a cohort study based on a case registry database].
Both Billroth-I and Billroth-II methods have similar impacts on quality of life after gastric cancer surgery.
research Management of Sexual Dysfunction in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Patients Taking Adjuvant Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy
Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.
research Drug repurposing: A novel strategy to target cancer stem cells and therapeutic resistance
Repurposing existing drugs and using micronutrients may effectively target cancer stem cells and improve cancer treatment.
research The Chinese herb Xiaoaiping protects against breast cancer chemotherapy-induced alopecia and other side effects: a randomized controlled trial
Xiaoaiping reduces chemotherapy side effects and improves quality of life for breast cancer patients.
research Understanding key symptoms, side effects, and impacts of HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer: qualitative study findings
Patients with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer commonly experience fatigue, hair loss, and pain, which significantly affect daily activities.
research Impact of anticancer therapy on the quality of life of Sudanese patients with breast cancer at Khartoum oncology hospital
HER2-targeted or hormonal therapies improve quality of life for Sudanese breast cancer patients.
research Evaluation of the CNC® prosthetic system in recurrent breast cancer patients with chemotherapy-induced alopecia: a pilot study
The CNC® prosthetic system improved body image in breast cancer patients with hair loss from chemotherapy but did not significantly change their psychological wellbeing.
research Decreased Gas6 and sAxl Plasma Levels Are Associated with Hair Loss in COVID-19 Survivors
Lower Gas6 and sAxl levels are linked to hair loss in COVID-19 survivors.
research Diagnostic Value of VDR in Bone Metastasis and Prognosis of Patients with Breast Cancer and Expression Correlation between Vitamin D Receptor and Hairless Protein
Low Vitamin D receptor levels in breast cancer are linked to worse outcomes and more bone metastases, and could be a marker for prognosis.
research Assessment and Treatment Outcomes of Persistent Radiation-Induced Alopecia in Patients With Cancer
Persistent radiation-induced hair loss is dose-dependent, and treatments like topical minoxidil can be effective.
research Bee pollen and honey for the alleviation of hot flushes and other menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients
Honey and bee pollen can help reduce menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients.
research Treatment Strategies for Cutaneous and Oral Mucosal Side Effects of Oncological Treatment in Breast Cancer: A Comprehensive Review
Early detection and multidisciplinary management of skin and mouth side effects from breast cancer treatments improve patient outcomes.
research Response to Kang et al, “Efficacy of low-dose oral minoxidil in the management of anticancer therapy-induced alopecia in patients with breast cancer: A retrospective cohort study”
Low-dose oral minoxidil combined with topical minoxidil improves hair density in breast cancer patients but may cause excess hair growth.
research Safety of Alopecia Treatments in Patients with Breast Cancer and High-Risk Women: A Review
Alopecia treatments like 5α-reductase inhibitors and spironolactone are safe for breast cancer patients and high-risk women.
research Exploring the relationship between anastasis and mitochondrial ROS-mediated ferroptosis in metastatic chemoresistant cancers: a call for investigation
Targeting specific molecular pathways may improve treatments for chemoresistant cancers.
research Health-related quality of life with sacituzumab govitecan in HR+/HER2− metastatic breast cancer in the phase III TROPiCS-02 trial
Sacituzumab govitecan improves quality of life and symptoms in breast cancer patients, except for causing more diarrhea.
research Novel Insights into TSC22D Family Genes in Metabolic Diseases and Cancer
TSC22D genes are key in metabolic diseases and cancer, offering potential as treatment targets.
research Design and Clinical Assessment of a Non-Invasive, Low-Power Laser Irradiation System for Post-Hysterectomy Genitourinary Rehabilitation in Cervical Cancer Patients
The laser system can safely improve recovery and quality of life for cervical cancer patients after surgery.
research Ayurveda-Based Supportive Care Using Guduchi, Ashwagandha, and Curcumin for Breast Cancer Patients: A Pilot Observational Study on Quality of Life and Safety
Ayurveda-based care with Guduchi, Ashwagandha, and Curcumin improved quality of life for breast cancer patients without serious side effects.