Tag: treatment options
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Doctors Warn Over Finasteride Side Effects: What to Know Before Starting Hair Loss Treatment
Understanding the Debate: Finasteride and Hair Loss Treatment Finasteride is a widely prescribed medication for male pattern hair loss. While it can slow or reverse hair thinning for many users, doctors increasingly emphasize weighing potential side effects against expected benefits. This article summarizes why clinicians are urging caution and what patients should consider before starting…
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Radiation May Be Unnecessary for Many Breast Cancer Patients
Reconsidering a long-standing standard Radiation therapy has been a cornerstone of breast cancer treatment for decades, particularly after breast-conserving surgery. Its role has been to destroy remaining cancer cells, reduce the risk of local recurrence, and improve long-term survival. Yet in recent years, advances in diagnostics, pathology, and systemic therapies have allowed clinicians to reevaluate…
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Blood Cancer Myths and Truths: Expert Insights
Introduction: Debunking myths about blood cancers Blood cancers are a broad group of disorders that affect the blood and bone marrow. In a recent interview for Lifestyle, Dr. Guilherme Sapinho shed light on the most persistent myths and offered a clearer view of what patients and families can realistically expect. The field of hematology has…