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December 2018 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Afatinib can cause eyelash and eyebrow issues, leading to eye irritation and pain.
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May 2018 in “Clinical & Translational Oncology” New melanoma treatments can cause skin side effects, including skin cancer and rashes, but combining treatments may reduce these risks.
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January 2023 in “Bioscience Journal” Sorafenib and Platycladus orientalis leaf extract together effectively suppress cervical cancer cell growth.
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