A Holistic Approach to Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Treating the Cancer without Hurting the Patient.
(2009) Urologia Internationalis — Vol. 83, n° 4, p. 373-378 (2009)
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- Introduction: Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for advanced prostate cancer can be associated with side effects which may negatively impact quality of life (QoL) and induce serious medical problems. Aim: The aim is to give practical recommendations on how to monitor and counsel patients and effectively manage side effects based on relevant original articles, review articles and abstracts. Results: Urologists should be aware of side effects and adapt their practice patterns to rapidly recognize these and administer appropriate treatment. Proper counseling of ADT-treated patients is needed to help them recognize and prevent and/or manage side effects. Patients should be encouraged to adopt a healthy lifestyle such as a healthy diet and physical exercise. In addition, bone mineral density and metabolic and cardiovascular parameters need to be carefully monitored. Conclusions: Urologists should take appropriate measures to prevent and manage ADT-related side effects to promote the general health and overall QoL of patients.
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Tombal, B. (2009). A Holistic Approach to Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Treating the Cancer without Hurting the Patient. Urologia Internationalis, 83(4), 373-378. https://doi.org/10.1159/000251174 (Original work published 2009)