21 citations
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August 2003 in “Seminars in oncology nursing” Nurses are crucial in managing chemotherapy side effects for ovarian cancer patients to improve their quality of life.
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June 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The article concludes that hair loss is a common side effect of drugs treating skin cancer by blocking the hedgehog pathway, but treatment should continue, and more selective drugs might prevent this side effect.
March 2026 in “Cancer Diagnosis & Prognosis” Some side effects of breast cancer chemotherapy, like neuropathy and nail loss, can last long after treatment.
Some side effects of breast cancer chemotherapy last longer than others, and patient feedback can help improve care.
May 2025 in “Life Studies” Lung cancer patients on immunotherapy and chemotherapy often experience severe fatigue, drowsiness, and appetite loss.
August 2023 in “Journal of inflammation research” An elderly Chinese man lost all his hair after taking a new heart medication.
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November 2009 in “Experimental dermatology” Ionizing radiation damages human hair follicles by stopping cell growth, causing cell death, disrupting color, and increasing stress and damage markers.
13 citations
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July 2024 in “Heart Failure Reviews” The apelinergic system might protect the heart from damage caused by doxorubicin.
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January 2016 in “Dermatology Review” Cancer treatments often cause skin, nail, and hair problems.
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August 2020 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” ATP helps prevent skin damage from vandetanib by reducing stress.