Complications of Androgen Deprivation Therapy in Men With Prostate Cancer.
Oncology (Williston Park)
; 32(9): 470-4, CV3, 2018 09 15.
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| ID: mdl-30248169
ABSTRACT
The standard treatment for men with metastatic prostate cancer is androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). This therapy is associated with a multitude of side effects that can impact quality of life. These include vasomotor complications (in particular, hot flushes), sexual dysfunction and gynecomastia, osteoporosis, metabolic syndrome, and depression. Additionally, ADT has been associated with neurocognitive deficits, thromboembolic disease, and cardiovascular disease, although the data regarding the latter associations are mixed. This article summarizes the key side effects associated with ADT and discusses strategies to optimize management.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias da Próstata
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Antineoplásicos Hormonais
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Efeitos Colaterais e Reações Adversas Relacionados a Medicamentos
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Conduta do Tratamento Medicamentoso
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Antagonistas de Androgênios
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article