What is Androgen deprivation therapy?
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Hormone therapy for prostate cancer is most often used in men with advanced prostate cancer to shrink the cancer and slow it's growth. In men with early-stage cancer, it used to shrink tumors before radiation therapy or surgery. It may bu used after treatment to slow the growth of any cancer left.
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How do members experience Androgen deprivation therapy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prostate cancer | 14 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Tiredness | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 1 |
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