News tagged with androgen deprivation therapy
Prostate cancer treatment linked to higher rate of colon cancer, study finds
Men treated with hormone-based therapy for prostate cancer faced a 30 percent to 40 percent higher risk of colorectal cancer, compared to patients who did not receive this treatment, according to a new study.
Nov 15, 2010 |
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Colorectal cancer risk increases in prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy
Men taking androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer may have an increased risk of colorectal cancer, according to a study published online November 10 in The Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Nov 10, 2010 |
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Use of androgen deprivation therapy increases fracture risk among prostate cancer patients
Men with history of fracture and comorbidities are at an increased risk of fracture after long-term use of androgen deprivation therapy, and initiating this therapy should be carefully considered in older men with localized ...
Nov 09, 2010 |
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Higher risk for heart disease and diabetes associated with androgen deprivation therapy
Men of all ages treated for prostate cancer with androgen deprivation therapy, specifically with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRH), have an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to ...
Dec 07, 2009 |
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Prostate cancer therapy increases risk of fractures and cardiovascular-related death
Prostate cancer patients who undergo therapy to decrease testosterone levels increase their risk of developing bone- and heart-related side effects compared to patients who do not take these medications, according to a new ...
Apr 27, 2009 |
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