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A Bioluminescent and Fluorescent Orthotopic Syngeneic Murine Model of Androgen-dependent and Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer
Published on: March 6, 2018
[Hormone replacement therapy in prostate cancer: side effects and their management]
1Service d'urologie HEGP-Necker, AP-HP, 20, rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris, France.
Abstract:
Hormone replacement therapy in prostate cancer is androgen deprivation. This deprivation causes side effects that are well known. The most frequent complications are hot flashes, erectile dysfunction and libido disorders. These complications have a strong impact on the quality of life of the patient. The other side effects, namely metabolic syndrome and osteopenia, are less frequent, but have a worse prognosis due to their significant impact on patients' survival. The metabolic syndrome results in dyslipidaemia and insulin resistance. Patients under hormone therapy must have an initial evaluation and a subsequent close monitoring. Screening for these side effects and their specific management must be essential during the monitoring of long-term hormone therapy.
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