Hormone therapy for prostate cancer may raise type 2 diabetes risk

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Hormone therapy for prostate cancer may raise type 2 diabetes risk

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Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a common treatment for men with aggressive forms of prostate cancer and has saved countless lives. However, a new study from a team of Philippine researchers suggests that the treatment may also raise a man's risk of type 2 diabetes.Testosterone is known to fuel the growth of prostate tumors.

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endocrineweb.com — “Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a common treatment for men with aggressive forms of prostate cancer and has saved countless lives. However, a new study from a team of Philippine researchers suggests that the treatment may also raise a man's risk of type 2 diabetes.Testosterone is known to fuel the growth of prostate tumors.View full resource at endocrineweb.com

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