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Overcoming chemotherapy resistance in pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is known for its aggressive nature and resistance to chemotherapy. Researchers at Stanford University discovered that this resistance is linked to the stiffness and chemical environment of the tissue surrounding cancer cells. Their study, published in Nature Materials, showed that softer tissue makes cancer cells more responsive to chemotherapy, while stiffer tissue makes
Chemotherapy and hair loss: What to expect during treatment
Chemotherapy and hair loss: What to expect during treatmentYour doctor can tell you whether your particular chemotherapy treatment is likely to cause hair loss. This allows you to plan ahead for head coverings or treatments to reduce hair loss.By Mayo Clinic Staff You might not think about how important your hair is until you face…