The Influence of Finasteride on the Development of Prostate Cancer

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Ian M. Thompson · The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Phyllis J. Goodman · SWOG Cancer Research Network

Catherine M. Tangen · Cancer Research And Biostatistics

M. Scott Lucia · University of Colorado Denver

Gary J. Miller · University of Colorado Denver

Leslie G. Ford · National Cancer Institute

Michael M. Lieber ·

Abstract

Finasteride prevents or delays the appearance of prostate cancer, but this possible benefit and a reduced risk of urinary problems must be weighed against sexual side effects and the increased risk of high-grade prostate cancer.

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Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research

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Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 349, Issue 3, pp. 215-224

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa030660

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