Persistent Radiation-Induced Alopecia: Dose Dependence and Treatment
This retrospective cohort analysis sought to determine the association between pRIA and radiation dose and response to treatment.
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Permanent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: Study Reveals Knowledge and Practice Gaps Occur Across Multiple Disciplines
A survey found that dermatologists have more confidence in diagnosing, managing, and their personal knowledge of permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia compared with clinicians who practice in oncology or primary care/internal medicine.
Patient Aids That Emerged From Breast Cancer Survivors’ Journeys
Entrepreneuring cancer survivors often use their experience as a catalyst to create unique products that solve the most challenging issues cancer patients face. Oncology Nurse Advisor presents five products designed by and for survivors.
Single-Center Study Confirms Scalp Cooling System Can Mitigate Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Women With Breast Cancer
A single-institution study is able to reproduce results of previous studies on the use of a scalp cooling system to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss in patients with breast cancer receiving anthracycline and/or taxane-based therapies.
Scalp Cooling With Dignicap May Reduce Alopecia During Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
A study results presented at the 2018 ONS Annual Congress demonstrated that incorporating scalp cooling with the Dignicap device prior to chemotherapy for breast cancer may reduce treatment-related alopecia.
FDA Expands Clearance for Cooling Cap Use With Chemotherapy for Solid Tumors
The US FDA has granted expanded clearance for the DigniCap Cooling System to include use in patients undergoing chemotherapy for solid tumors in other areas of the body besides the breast.
Scalp Cooling Reduces Risk of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Risk of chemotherapy-induced hair loss common to breast cancer therapy may be reduced with the use of scalp-cooling device.
Helping patients cope with hair loss
A patient’s self image can reduce his or her coping abilities and can be significantly impacted by this distressing side effect.
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