Prostate Cancer · Short answers
Hormone Therapy with Radiation: what is androgen deprivation therapy?
ADT lowers testosterone, which prostate cancer uses to grow.
The short answer
ADT lowers testosterone, which prostate cancer uses to grow.
A closer look
When added to radiation for intermediate- or high-risk cancer, it helps radiation work better. It's given by shots or pills for about four months to three years, depending on risk.
Side effects like hot flashes and fatigue are common and manageable.
What you can do next
If ADT was recommended with radiation, schedule a visit to talk about your plan.
How we talk about this in Johns Creek and Cumming
This is a question we discuss in clinic at the Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center and at the Cumming Clinic. We will apply the points above to your own history, exam and tests rather than treating the article as a plan.
A related official video
An official Advanced Urology video on this topic.
Watch: #020 - Decoding PSMA PET / CT for Prostate CancerWhat the video covers. Titled "#020 - Decoding PSMA PET / CT for Prostate Cancer." The public description covers a prostate specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography and computed tomography scan, used to look for prostate cancer.
Where to read more
- Our page on this topic
- Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center
- Cumming Clinic
- Read this topic on learn.advancedurology.com
- Related page on advancedurology.com
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Hormone Therapy with Radiation: what is androgen deprivation therapy?
ADT lowers testosterone, which prostate cancer uses to grow.
Can I discuss this at either office?
Yes. We see patients at the Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center and at the Cumming Clinic. Mention prostate cancer when you book, and we will place the visit.
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