What’s Next – I Have Become Androgen Independent
For many men there comes a time in the treatment process when ADT stops working and the PSA will again begins to rise! Unfortunately, the prostate cancer cells “learn” how to grow without testosterone being [...]
Hormone Therapy and Its Effects – Sexual Dysfunction
One of the most commonly discussed adverse side affects from ADT is sexual dysfunction. Due to the decrease in testosterone, most men do experience a decrease in libido and potency. The Prostate Cancer Outcome Study [...]
Hormone Therapy and Its Effects – Memory and Confusion
Some men complain that ADT effects their brain. Specifically, they report an inability to remember, an increase of general confusion and trouble focusing on immediate tasks. My personal experience confirms these reports. While on ADT, [...]
A Clarification of My Post Dated September 30, Castrated is Beautiful
Dr. Wassersug never said, nor did he intimate that "Castrated is Beautiful. The post's title was soley my personal editorial comment. Joel T. Nowak MA, MSW
Hormone Therapy and Its Effects – Cardiovascular Disease
It was reported in the October 17th issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute by lead author Dr. Henry K. Tsai, from the Harvard Radiation Oncology Program in Boston, that the use of [...]
Hormone Therapy and Its Effects – Anemia
There is a rarely discussed, but well know association between low androgen levels and anemia in men on ADT. The underlying cause of anemia in men on ADT is believed to be the low levels [...]