research Use of chemotherapy during human pregnancy
Chemotherapy in the first trimester of pregnancy is risky, but in the second and third trimesters, it's generally safe with careful drug selection and timing.
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270-300 / 1000+ results research Characterization and Management of Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitor-Related Adverse Events in Patients With Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma
Understanding and managing side effects of hedgehog pathway inhibitors can improve treatment for advanced basal cell carcinoma.
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 Effect of 1 mg/day finasteride on concentrations of serum prostate-specific antigen in men with androgenic alopecia: a randomised controlled trial
Taking 1 mg/day finasteride for hair loss significantly lowers PSA levels in men, which may affect prostate cancer screening.
research Permanent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Patients with Breast Cancer: A 3-Year Prospective Cohort Study
Some breast cancer patients still experience hair loss three years after chemotherapy, especially with taxane-based treatments.
research Tufted hair folliculitis in a woman treated with trastuzumab
Trastuzumab may cause tufted hair folliculitis as a side effect.
research Hormonal prevention of prostate cancer
Suppressing certain hormones might help prevent prostate cancer.
research Hypothyroidism in Thyroid Carcinoma Follow-up: Orlistat May Inhibit the Absorption of Thyroxine
Orlistat might block the body's ability to absorb thyroid medication.
research Dosimetric analysis of the alopecia preventing effect of hippocampus sparing whole brain radiation therapy
Hippocampus sparing whole brain radiation therapy prevents hair loss and preserves cognitive function.
research Rash from EGFR inhibitors: Opportunities and challenges for palliation
EGFR cancer drugs often cause a rash, which can lead to distress and isolation, but may also improve outcomes for some cancer patients. Current treatments for the rash are limited, but a compound called menadione shows promise.
research Lung Cancer Chemoprevention with Retinol Palmitate: Preliminary data from a randomized trial on stage la non small-cell lung cancer
Retinol palmitate may reduce cancer relapses in early-stage lung cancer patients.
research Finasteride does not prevent bladder cancer: A secondary analysis of the Medical Therapy for Prostatic Symptoms Study
Finasteride does not prevent bladder cancer.
research Pilomatrix Carcinoma: Report of Two Cases of the Head and Review of the Literature
Early detection and complete surgical removal are crucial for better outcomes in treating pilomatrix carcinoma.
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 Association between male pattern baldness and prostate disease: A meta-analysis
Men with male pattern baldness have a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Canadian Expert Recommendations on Safety Overview and Toxicity Management Strategies for Sacituzumab Govitecan Based on Use in Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Sacituzumab Govitecan is effective for certain breast cancers but requires careful management of side effects.
research Genetic variants in AR and SHBG and resistance to hormonal castration in prostate cancer
Certain genetic variants increase the risk of resistance to hormone therapy in prostate cancer patients.
research Prevention and Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: What Is Available and What Is Coming?
Scalp cooling is the only FDA-approved method to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, but other treatments like minoxidil and PRP are being tested.
research Hair loss as a consequence of cancer chemotherapy – physical methods of prevention. A review of the literature
Scalp hypothermia can prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss but is not suitable for all patients, and more research is needed to improve prevention methods.
research Platelet-rich autoplazma effect on intestinal anastomosis regeneration in rabbits
PRP injections improve intestinal healing in rabbits with fewer complications than soaking.
research Effect of finasteride on prostate-specific antigen
Finasteride significantly reduces PSA levels in men, and doctors should adjust PSA readings for those taking the drug.
research Hair Growth After Gefitinib Treatment
A man's bald spot grew hair after starting cancer treatment with gefitinib.
research The effects of low-dose radiation therapy in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's dementia: an interim analysis of a pilot study
Low-dose radiation therapy may improve brain function in some Alzheimer's patients and is generally well-tolerated.
research Immunotherapy with imiquimod in cervical, vaginal, and vulvar intraepithelial lesions – a review of the literature
Imiquimod shows promise as a non-invasive treatment for certain HPV-related lesions, but more research is needed to optimize its use.
research The Role of LncRNAs in Radio- and Chemoresistance of Glioblastoma: Prognostic or Therapeutic?
LncRNAs may help improve brain cancer treatment and diagnosis.
research Dual blockage of P-cadherin and c-Met synergistically inhibits the growth of head and neck cancer
Blocking both P-cadherin and c-Met can effectively stop head and neck cancer growth.
research A plain language summary of quality of life with sacituzumab govitecan treatment in the TROPiCS-02 study in participants with breast cancer (HR-positive/HER2-negative)
Sacituzumab govitecan improves quality of life and extends life for breast cancer patients compared to standard chemotherapy.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia by Docetaxel: Prevalence, Treatment and Prevention
Docetaxel often causes hair loss, with limited effective treatments and no cure for permanent hair loss.
research A cornerstone of hematological science
The document concludes that accurately identifying leukemia types is crucial, and the risks of cancer from finasteride need careful evaluation against its benefits.
research Male alopecia, finasteride, and cancer risk
Finasteride for hair loss may increase the risk of certain cancers and has side effects; better regulation and education on its use are needed.