An article in today’s New England Journal of Medicine discusses treatment-induced gynecomastia (swelling and soreness of the breasts) in men being treated with androgen receptor inhibitors (antiandrogens) for progressive prostate cancer. … READ MORE …
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According to a new, systematic review of data from four independently conducted clinical trials, tamoxifen may be the most effective agent for the management of breast events induced by treatment with non-steroidal antiandrogens (e.g., bicalutamide) in men with prostate cancer. … READ MORE …
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There are six reports in the news for the weekend, addressing such topics as:
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