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November 2025 in “Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy” CDK4/6 inhibitors generally maintain quality of life in metastatic breast cancer patients, except for some side effects like diarrhea and hair loss.
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Scalp cooling can effectively reduce hair loss during chemotherapy, with modern methods improving comfort and accessibility.
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