Conventional androgen deprivation therapy is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in advanced prostate cancer, a nationwide population-based study.

Jian-Ri LiShian-Shiang WangChuan-Shu ChenChen-Li ChengSheng-Chun HungChing-Heng LinKun-Yuan Chiu

Published in: PloS one (2022)

ADT is associated with an increased risk of CVD. For long-term prostate cancer castration therapy, doctors should be aware of this complication and arrange for proper management.

Keyphrases

prostate cancer
cardiovascular disease
radical prostatectomy
type diabetes
stem cells
coronary artery disease
metabolic syndrome
cell therapy
bone marrow
cardiovascular risk factors
cardiovascular events