In a nutshell This study aimed to determine whether body composition (lean and fat mass) and exercise had an effect on fatigue levels in men treated with androgen deprivation therapy. The study concluded that fat mass was associated with fatigue, and an increase in lean mass due to exercise successfully reduced fatigue. Some background Androgen...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to discover if docetaxel (Taxotere) added to androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) increases overall survival for patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. This study found that overall survival was higher for patients who received ADT and docetaxel compared to those who took ADT. Some...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to compare different strategies of promoting bone health. This study found that educational strategies to improve bone health care are feasible and are associated with improved bone mineral density ordering in men receiving androgen deprivation therapy. Some background Bone health is important for men receiving...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the benefit of brachytherapy in men with prostate cancer. The authors recommended brachytherapy treatments in men with low-, intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer alone or in combination with other treatments. Some background Brachytherapy is a form of radiation therapy. It involves implanting a seed...
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The adrenal glands-which are also called suprarenal glands-are part of the endocrine system and are found on the top of each kidney. How the endocrine system hormones work Hormones secreted from glands of the endocrine system travel in the bloodstream to target cells. Target cells have receptors that are specific to each hormone. The hormones and receptors...
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Thirty-eight states in the US have passed “Right To Try” laws. These are laws that are created to give terminally ill patients who have run out of options access to experimental drugs that have not completed the FDA approval process. There is an effort underway to pass this type of legislation on a federal level. On February 8, the #LCSM (Lung...
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In a nutshell This study examined rates of biochemical relapse after using intraoperatively planned low-dose-rate prostate brachytherapy using an automated delivery system (IO-LDRB) in men with low and intermediate stage prostate cancer. This study found that rates of biochemical relapse were low after treatment. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to identify risk factors of recurrence after prostatectomy in high risk patients. Patients with more risk factors were more likely to experience disease recurrence at five years. Some background Prostatectomy is a treatment option for prostate cancer. The prostate tumor is surgically removed. There are several risk...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study aimed to examine the effectiveness and safety of enzalutamide (Xtandi) compared to bicalutamide (Casodex) in castration-resistant metastatic prostate cancer (cancer that does not respond to hormone therapy) patients in different age groups. This study concluded that enzalutamide improved outcomes for...
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Cherry Hughes** is an active, energetic 75 year old, still working in the marketing and public relations profession in Great Britain. Her life is filled with friends and fun. “I love cooking and eating out. I am deeply interested in politics. I love music …I go to jazz clubs. I love going to France …I have a little apartment...
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Cherry Hughes** is an active, energetic 75 year old, still working in the marketing and public relations profession in Great Britain. Her life is filled with friends and fun. “I love cooking and eating out. I am deeply interested in politics. I love music …I go to jazz clubs. I love going to France …I have a little apartment...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to examine the links between prostate specific antigen (PSA, a protein present in prostate cancer) and survival in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer treated with cabazitaxel. This studty concluded that PSA response after cabazitaxel treatment is associated with improved...
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