Higher risk for heart disease and diabetes associated with androgen deprivation therapy

Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 08:28 in Health & Medicine

Men of all ages treated for prostate cancer with androgen deprivation therapy, specifically with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists, have an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.

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