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...Leuprolide is a Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) agonist (or LHRH agonist). Leuprolide is available under the brand names Lupron Depot (leuprolide acetate for depot suspension), Eligard (leuprolide acetate for injectable...

...Firmagon (degarelix) is a Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist. It is indicated for use in individuals with advanced prostate cancer. Degarelix is administered as a subcutaneous (under the skin)...

...Nilandron (nilutamide) is an androgen receptor inhibitor, also called an antiandrogen or a nonsteroidal antiandrogen (NSAA), used in combination with surgical castration (removal of the testicles). It is indicated for...

...Zytiga (abiraterone) is a CYP17 inhibitor that is used in combination with prednisone. It may be used for individuals with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, as well as metastatic high-risk castration-sensitive...

...Casodex (bicalutamide) is an androgen receptor inhibitor, also called an antiandrogen or a nonsteroidal antiandrogen (NSAA), used in combination with other hormone therapies called LHRH agonists (also called GnRH agonists)...

...Home remedies for prostate cancer are treatments, lifestyle changes, or supplements that an individual can do at home and in addition or instead of their standard medical care. When a...

...Radiation therapy uses high-energy particles to kill cancer cells. This procedure may cure some people with early-stage prostate cancer. It may also relieve symptoms for people with advanced prostate cancer...

...Taking care of your body and fueling it in the healthiest way is an important aspect of both battling prostate cancer and living life after treatment. During treatment or immediately...

...Blood in the urine or semen can be a sign of prostate cancer. It can also develop as a result of common prostate cancer treatment options including radiotherapy. When a...

...When treating a condition, there are often medications or procedures that are considered standard medical care. This can also be called mainstream care, Western medicine, or regular medicine, among other...

...Androgens are steroid hormones that are present in both males and females during puberty. Testosterone is one of the most well-known androgens, and plays a role in the development of...

...Active surveillance and watchful waiting are treatment approaches that involve making the decision not to immediately treat prostate cancer. Many healthcare providers employ these approaches for localized prostate cancer or...

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...Whether your partner or husband has previously been treated for prostate cancer or is currently battling the condition, there can be many changes to your relationship and life. Some partners...

...Receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis or undergoing treatment for prostate cancer can be overwhelming and life-changing. These changes affect not only the individual with the condition but also their friends...

...Although many cases of prostate cancer are able to be successfully treated, the long-term side effects of many treatments can sometimes be debilitating. Every treatment option carries with it a...

...Upon receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis, or after undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, your life may be completely different than ever before. Changes you may experience might include managing treatment-related...

...Following a prostate cancer diagnosis, your doctor will perform a cancer risk assessment. This is to determine your chances of the cancer spreading beyond the prostate (metastasis) or the cancer...

...Screening involves checking for a condition when the individual screened may not currently have symptoms for the condition. Screening, in many instances, is used to detect for the presence of...

...Prostate cancer is a complex cancer and it can be hard to decipher between what is fact and fiction. In an attempt to shed light on the truth, these are...