February 2024 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” Radiotherapy effectively treated a large scalp tumor in an elderly woman, avoiding surgery.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The conclusion suggests that focusing on certain cellular pathways may improve the prevention and repair of hair loss caused by radiotherapy.
June 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A 76-year-old man's grey hair turned back to its original color after radiotherapy.
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October 2007 in “International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics” Gamma Knife radiosurgery is generally well tolerated with few major short-term side effects.
September 2017 in “Pure and Applied Biology” Chemotherapy and radiotherapy improved quality of life and reduced symptoms in lung cancer patients.
February 2026 in “Molecular Imaging and Radionuclide Therapy” High-dose radioactive iodine therapy does not harm fertility in thyroidectomy patients.
11 citations
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October 2019 in “Journal of Cancer Immunology” Combining Proton Minibeam with FLASH Radiotherapy may improve cancer treatment by reducing side effects and increasing effectiveness.
37 citations
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February 2008 in “PubMed” Keeping radiation doses under 16 Gy may reduce permanent hair loss.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Neoadjuvant endocrine therapy led to a better future outlook than chemotherapy, with no major quality of life differences.
January 2005 in “世界胃肠病学杂志:英文版(电子版)” Etoposide makes radiation therapy more effective against tumors without major side effects.
April 2019 in “Radiotherapy and oncology” HPV infection is linked to better survival in advanced anal cancer, higher radiation doses improve survival, especially in HPV-negative patients, and prostaglandin E₂ pretreatment can protect mouse hair follicles from radiation damage.
5 citations
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May 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Radiation therapy successfully treated an elderly man's skin cancer and pre-cancerous scalp lesions.
May 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Radiation therapy successfully treated an elderly man's skin cancer and pre-cancerous scalp lesions.
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March 2016 in “European journal of cancer” Neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery leads to fewer severe complications and better quality of life than immediate surgery in advanced ovarian cancer patients with high tumor load.
April 2018 in “Radiotherapy and Oncology” Prostaglandin helps regenerate hair follicles after radiation damage.
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy do not significantly affect obstructive sleep apnea development.
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July 2020 in “International journal of radiology & radiation therapy” Partial hair-sparing brain radiotherapy is possible and doesn't affect cancer control but still causes noticeable hair loss.
22 citations
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November 2020 in “Frontiers in Physics” Proton minibeam radiotherapy shows promise for sparing healthy tissue in cancer treatment but needs further research and technological development.
9 citations
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January 2018 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” Using PDRN injections and RF treatments improved revision nose surgery results without major side effects.
14 citations
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January 2001 in “Current Treatment Options in Oncology” Treat limited stage small cell lung cancer with chemotherapy and radiation, and consider preventive brain radiation for better survival chances.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Radiation therapy for cancer often causes skin problems like redness, dryness, and pain.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “Radiotherapy and Oncology” A standardized scoring system is needed to improve model reliability for predicting hair loss in brain tumor patients treated with proton therapy.
May 2016 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Careful planning and technique are crucial for successful hair transplants on irradiated scalps.
January 2012 in “Hacettepe University Institutional Repository (hacettepe.edu.tr)” Microbeam Radiation Therapy is effective, but using a linear accelerator reduces its benefits.
November 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair restoration surgery in patients with prior neurosurgery or radiation treatment can have risks like infection and poor wound healing, so it's important to discuss these with the patient.
23 citations
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March 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Radiosurgery in cosmetic surgery leads to quick healing and better-looking scars.
2 citations
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October 2016 Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cause skin side effects like rashes, hair loss, and nail changes, which are usually managed with conservative treatments.
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May 2012 in “Annals of Oncology” Patients with advanced breast cancer and high hormone receptor levels who had surgery for ovarian/pelvic metastases lived longer, especially if they had high estrogen receptor levels.
9 citations
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March 2022 in “Journal of radiation research” Boron neutron capture therapy for head and neck cancer can cause side effects like mouth sores and skin irritation, which vary depending on where the treatment is aimed.
June 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Combining corticosteroids and minoxidil can quickly regrow hair lost from radiation.