RE: OSTEOPOROSIS AFTER ORCHIECTOMY FOR PROSTATE CANCER

1997339 citationsletter

Authors

Arnon Krongrad · Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center

Silvina Levis · Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center

Bernard A. Roos · Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center

Abstract

Orchiectomy for prostate cancer is frequently followed by severe osteoporosis, some of which had developed before castration. Appropriate therapy should be identified that does not diminish the antitumorigenic effectiveness of androgen ablation.

Topics & Keywords

Bone health and osteoporosis research Bone health and treatments Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Urology

Volume 158, Issue 4, pp. 1529-1530

DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(01)64271-x

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