December 25, 2005

Bone Loss From Prostate Cancer Treatment

Many men diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer receive testosterone-reducing therapy, because the hormone is thought to spur tumor growth.

But a new study suggests this hormonal treatment may also have an unwelcome side effect: it triggers a decline in patients' bone mass. (excite.com)



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