In a nutshell The authors determined the psychological effect of hormone therapy (androgen-deprivation therapy) on men with prostate cancer and their partners. Some background Hormone therapy is a common treatment used in prostate cancer (PC). It targets the male sex hormones active in prostate cancer, such as testosterone. Testosterone controls...
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In a nutshell The authors determined the benefit of docetaxel (Taxotere), bevacizumab (Avastin) and hormone therapy in treating prostate cancer patients with biochemical recurrence. Some background Biochemical recurrence can occur in prostate cancer patients after primary treatment. This means there is an increase in PSA. PSA...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine if acupuncture could reduce medication-induced hot flashes in patients with breast cancer. Some background Aromatase inhibitors are a form of hormone therapy used for women with hormone-receptor positive breast cancer (dependent on the hormones estrogen or progesterone for growth). Hot flashes are an...
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In a nutshell The authors reviewed the benefit of enzalutamide (Xtandi) in treating advanced hormone-resistant (castration-resistant) prostate cancer. Some background Hormone therapy is a common treatment used in prostate cancer. It targets the male sex hormones active in prostate cancer, such as testosterone. Some patients...
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In a nutshell The authors determined the link between a specific hormone therapy and the risk of pneumonia in prostate cancer patients. Some background Hormone therapy is a common treatment for prostate cancer. It targets the male sex hormones active in prostate cancer, such as testosterone. Gonadotropin-releasing...
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In a nutshell The authors determined the significance of prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels in determining survival in prostate cancer patients with bone tumors after hormone therapy Some background Hormone therapy is a common treatment for prostate cancer. It targets the male sex hormones active in prostate cancer, such as testosterone....
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In a nutshell The authors determined the effect of radiotherapy as an additional treatment, in patients with node-positive prostate cancer. Some background Radiotherapy is a common treatment used in prostate cancer. It involves directing a beam of radiation at the tumor site to kill cancer cells with minimal damage to...
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In a nutshell The authors determined the safety and effectiveness of abiraterone acetate (Zytiga) in patients with metastatic hormone-resistant prostate cancer. Some background Hormone therapy is a common treatment used in prostate cancer. It targets the male sex hormones active in prostate cancer, such as testosterone. Some patients...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the risks of cancer recurrence (the cancer returns) between the time of hormone or endocrine therapy and the 10 years following. Some background Endocrine therapy is used as treatment against particular cancers that may grow in response to hormones natural to our body. This includes hormone...
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In a nutshell The authors analyzed the link between hormone therapy and cardiovascular disease (heart disease) in prostate cancer patients. Some background Hormone therapy is a common treatment for prostate cancer. It targets the male sex hormones that are active in prostate cancer, such as testosterone. Hormone therapy has been...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to assess the effectiveness of prolonged hormone therapy to treat women with early breast cancer. Some background Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) is a type of hormone therapy used to treat breast cancer. It attaches to the estrogen receptors (surface structures that respond to estrogen hormone) present on some cancer cells...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the link between hormone therapy and metabolic syndrome in prostate cancer patients. Some background Hormone therapy is a common treatment used in prostate cancer management. It blocks the male sex hormones active in prostate cancer, such as testosterone. In some patients hormone therapy can...
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