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    • About the ADT Book
    • About the Authors
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    • Where Can I Buy The ADT Book?
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  • Hear from program participants
  • Patient Videos
    • Introduction
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    • Making Successful Lifestyle Changes
  • Reference Tables from the ADT Book
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  • Resources
    • Physical Activity & Other Resources
  • Posts on Recent ADT Literature
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Does it matter if your testosterone level is below 20 ng/dL when on ADT? And - Are there any clinical implications to how fast your testosterone recovers after stopping ADT?

May 31, 2021

Prognostic value of testosterone castration levels following androgen deprivation and high-dose radiotherapy in localized prostate cancer: results from a phase III trial.

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ADT and the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality – – A moving target

May 25, 2021

Impact of Hormonal Therapies for Treatment of Hormone-Dependent Cancers (Breast and Prostate) on the Cardiovascular System: Effects and Modifications: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.

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Did your doctor mention to you the pros and cons of an orchiectomy?

May 18, 2021

Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Surgical Castration in Men Receiving Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Metastatic Prostate Cancer and Their Relationship to Health-Related Quality of Life.

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Can lifestyle changes improve markers of metabolic and cardiovascular health in men on ADT?

April 01, 2021

Comprehensive Lifestyle Improvement Program for Prostate Cancer (CLIPP) is associated with improvement in weight and components of metabolic syndrome in men exposed to androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer.

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For men with high-risk prostate cancer, is there benefit in taking ADT for at least one year after radiation therapy?

March 19, 2021

Favorable prognosis of patients who received adjuvant androgen deprivation therapy after radiotherapy achieving undetectable levels of prostate-specific antigen in high- or very high-risk prostate cancer.

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And yet another paper on the psychological impact of ADT

March 17, 2021

Analysis of Brain Functions in Men with Prostate Cancer under Androgen Deprivation Therapy: A One-Year Longitudinal Study.

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How effective is Lupron in suppressing testosterone?

March 04, 2021

Effectiveness and Distribution of Testosterone Levels within First Year of Androgen Deprivation Therapy in a Real-World Setting: Results from the Non-Interventional German Cohort LEAN Study.

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For men on ADT, do the benefits of statins go beyond cholesterol control?

February 19, 2021

The Association Between Statin Use and Outcomes in Patients Initiating Androgen Deprivation Therapy.

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Is there any benefit to starting ADT before a radical prostatectomy?

February 16, 2021

Do androgen-directed therapies improve outcomes in prostate cancer patients undergoing radical prostatectomy? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

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Once Again, Research Suggests ADT Increases the Risk of Dementia and Alzheimer Disease

January 05, 2021

The Risk of New Onset Dementia and/or Alzheimer Disease among Patients with Prostate Cancer Treated with Androgen Deprivation Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

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Life on ADT - Blog

The Life on ADT Blog, written by Richard Wassersug and project assistant, Hannah Stremick, reviews and summarizes recent findings in the medical and psychological literature related to ADT. The blog is a place where you can keep up to date on advances in ADT and ways to manage ADT side effects. To receive an email notification when new blog posts are published, please enter your details below.