Most men who are taking androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for metastatic prostate cancer feel the need to “do something” about their diet in order to (a) further help to control the risk for progression of their cancer and (b) help to cope with the side effects of ADT. … READ MORE …
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A new analysis of data from men treated for their prostate cancer between 1992 and 2009 has provided additional information with respect to risks for long-term side effects of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). … READ MORE …
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The “New” Prostate Cancer InfoLink is utterly unsurprised to learn about a forthcoming paper demonstrating that many men starting treatment with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) — and their partners — are significantly under-informed about the risk for side effects and adverse effects associated with such therapy. … READ MORE …
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The U.S. Food & Drug Adminstration (FDA), yesterday, issued a statement about modifications to the labeling (the product prescribing information) for the two branded formulations of finasteride: Propecia® (finasteride 1 mg) and Proscar® (finasteride 5 mg). These modifications to the product labeling may be relevant to some men with or at risk for prostate cancer. … READ MORE …
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THE "NEW" PROSTATE CANCER INFOLINK 