[Metabolic disorder after androgen deprivation therapy in patients with prostate cancer]

Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao. 2011 Aug;33(4):468-72. doi: 10.3881/j.issn.1000-503X.2011.04.024.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The prevalence of prostate cancer, a common malignancy of urinary system in elderly males, has increased rapidly in China in recent years. Currently most prostate cancer patients are treated with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). However, ADT-induced metabolic disorders such as metabolic syndrome has remarkably impaired the quality of life and decreased the survival rate.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Androgen Antagonists / adverse effects*
  • Androgen Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Metabolic Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / metabolism

Substances

  • Androgen Antagonists