Prostatectomy

Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine, College of Medicine release new data on prostatectomy

Published in Cancer Weekly, May 12th, 2009

According to recent research published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, "Controversy exists regarding testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in men following radical prostatectomy (RP). Many clinicians are hesitant to offer patients TRT after an RP, out of concern that the increased androgen levels may promote tumor progression or recurrence from residual tumor."

"Recently, several small studies have demonstrated the use of TRT in men following an RP and have shown an improvement in serum testosterone levels with no increase in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) values. The aim of this article is to assess changes in PSA and testosterone values in hypogonadal...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-05-12)

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