Choice of hormonal therapy for prostate cancer

Choice of hormonal therapy for prostate cancer

Six decades ago Huggins and Hodges established that the initial growth of prostate cancer is dependent on testosterone. The type of hormonal therapy selected, and its timing, ultimately rely on informed decision-making by patient and physician.

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Veröffentlicht in:The Lancet (British edition) 2000-04, Vol.355 (9214), p.1474-1475
1. Verfasser: Reese, David M
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Androgen Antagonists - therapeutic use
Castration
Drug therapy
Hormones
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Prostate cancer
Prostatic Neoplasms - drug therapy
Prostatic Neoplasms - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:Six decades ago Huggins and Hodges established that the initial growth of prostate cancer is dependent on testosterone. The type of hormonal therapy selected, and its timing, ultimately rely on informed decision-making by patient and physician.
ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(00)02155-3