Cognitive functioning in men receiving androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. By McGinty et al. 2014
Read MoreThe latest review on ADT side effects
Androgen deprivation therapy complications. By Allan et al. 2014
Read MoreIs there a right and wrong time to use ADT?
Fifteen-year survival outcomes following primary androgen-deprivation therapy for localized prostate cancer. By Lu-Yao et al. 2014
Read MoreObesity is a bigger problem than hormone levels when it comes to prostate cancer
Corpulence is the crucial factor: Association of testosterone and/or obesity with prostate cancer stage. By Jentzmik et al. 2014
Read MoreADT can be a lot more expensive than the cost of the LHRH drugs
Health care costs for prostate cancer patients receiving androgen deprivation therapy: treatment and adverse events. By Krahn et al. 2014
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Does ADT increase anxiety or depression in prostate cancer patients?
Differences in major depressive disorder and generalised anxiety disorder symptomatology between prostate cancer patients receiving hormone therapy and those who are not. By Sharpley et al. 2014
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Commentary: Our blog item today is not about a paper but rather about a product. We have recently learned about the Chillow cool pillow from a patient who said that it helps him sleep better at night. It may in fact make nocturnal hot flashes more manageable. We have not had experienced with the product ourselves. If others have used Chillow, please let us know what you think of the product.
What helps most to get patients starting on ADT concerned about bone health?
The impact of bone mineral density testing, fracture assessment, and osteoporosis education in men treated by androgen deprivation for prostate cancer: a pilot study. By Nadler et al. 2014
Bone health care for patients with prostate cancer receiving androgen deprivation therapy. By Tsang and Alibhai 2014
Read MoreDealing with Androgen Deprivation: A French Perspective
Prostate cancer and androgen deprivation: Benefits of Psychological Counselling. By Frambati et al. 2014
Read MoreDoes ADT help patients getting treated with external beam radiotherapy?
The influence of age and comorbidity on the benefit of adding androgen deprivation to dose-escalated radiation in men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer. By Bian et al. 2014
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