Study: When/if to start hormones for prostate cancer patients whose PSA rises after radiation
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 13:28
in Health & Medicine
A new Fox Chase Cancer Center study suggests men with early stage prostate cancer treated with radiation therapy should begin hormone therapy immediately if their PSA level rises quickly and doubles within six months at any time after treatment. The study also supports foregoing hormones if the PSA doesn't rise as quickly. Both findings suggest a change in the practice of prescribing hormones is warranted.
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