Metabolic syndrome and prostate cancer: a review.
Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol)
; 21(3): 183-91, 2009 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
Androgen deprivation therapy is widely used in a number of different settings in the treatment of prostate cancer. This overview will look at the current evidence for the potential development of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease as a consequence of this therapy, and highlight strategies aimed at their prevention. The relationship between metabolic syndrome and prostate cancer development will also be examined.
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Assunto principal:
Neoplasias da Próstata
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Síndrome Metabólica
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En
Ano de publicação:
2009
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