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April 1953 in “Acta radiologica” Radiation therapy with a higher dose for the brain improves survival in cerebellar medulloblastoma.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” 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.
July 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Phenobarbital-loaded chitosan nanoparticles are promising for preventing hair loss from chemotherapy.
April 2025 in “Journal of Pharma Insights and Research.” Females had more chemotherapy side effects than males, with many being preventable.
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July 2010 in “Archives of Internal Medicine” Prostaglandins may protect hair follicles during chemotherapy.
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April 2022 in “F1000Research” Most pediatric cancer patients at Muhimbili National Hospital in Tanzania experienced side effects from chemotherapy, with nausea, hair loss, and low white blood cell count being the most common.
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August 2024 in “Clinical & Translational Oncology” Breast cancer patients should balance treatment with safe wellness practices to improve quality of life, consulting their oncologist first.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Quercetin delivery systems are improving its effectiveness for medical use.
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January 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Personalized hair care strategies are needed for Black cancer patients to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy.
September 2018 in “PubMed” New strategies like vitamin A and dextromethorphan can help reduce methotrexate side effects and improve patient adherence.