Prostate Cancer: Medications
Gleevec Attacks Prostate Cancer in Mice
07/01/06, M. D. AndersonGleevec Attacks Prostate Cancer in Mice
Triptorelin
02/13/04, HealthwiseTriptorelin initially causes a temporary increase in serum testosterone levels. Because of this, symptoms of prostate cancer may worsen during the first weeks of treatment. Notify your doctor if you experience new or worsening symptoms such as bone
Abarelix
02/13/04, HealthwiseTreatment with abarelix may become less effective over time in some patients. Monitoring blood levels of testosterone will be done on a regular basis with blood tests to monitor the effectiveness of the medication.
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LH-RH agonists/GnRH agonists for prostate cancer
07/24/06, HealthwiseLuteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LH-RH) agonists and gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists are hormone therapy drugs that lower the production of testosterone in a man's body. This drop in testosterone usually slows
Antiandrogens for prostate cancer
07/24/06, HealthwiseAndrogens are hormones. Antiandrogens are drugs that block the action of these hormones. In prostate cancer, they block the action of testosterone made by the testicles and/or adrenal glands. This usually slows prostate cancer gro
Prostate Cancer - Medications
07/24/06, HealthwiseHormones are drugs that can affect the growth of prostate cancer cells. They sometimes are used along with radiation treatment to help make sure that all cancer cells are destroyed.
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