Impotence -- the inability to achieve or maintain an erection -- is a major side effect of most treatments for advancedprostate cancer. Among men who have both their testicles removed by a surgery known as orchiectomy, about 90% will experience impotence. Drugs to reducetestosteronelevels, called...
Moreover, some studies have shown that metformin, an oral antidiabetic drug, can reduce biochemical and disease recurrence in patients with prostate cancer. This study aimed to evaluate retrospectively the effect of metformin on biochemical disease control and to observe ...
In the most basic terms, cancer refers to cells that grow out-of-control and invade other tissues. Cells may become cancerous due to the accumulation of defects, or mutations, in their DNA. Certain inherited genetic defects (for example, BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations) and infections can increase...
Respiratory system side effect have included nasal congestion, occurring in 3% to 8% of patients who are taking either reserpine or hydralazine. Rare cases of bronchospasm (reserpine), "hydralazine lung" (hydralazine-induced lupus), and acute noncardiogenic pulmonary edema (HCTZ) have been reported...
Respiratory system side effect have included nasal congestion, occurring in 3% to 8% of patients who are taking either reserpine or hydralazine. Rare cases of bronchospasm (reserpine), "hydralazine lung" (hydralazine-induced lupus), and acute noncardiogenic pulmonary edema (HCTZ) have been reported...
A multiple-comparisons correction that is applied to reduce the chance of spurious ('false-positive') findings when several statistical tests are conducted to analyse a data set. Xerostomia Dryness of mouth caused by reduction in the secretion of saliva, a possible side effect of radiation therapy...
ECU Exercise Medicine Research Institute (EMRI) Director and study lead Professor Daniel Galvao said nearly half of patients with prostate cancer report having unmet sexual health care needs. “Sexual dysfunction is a common, distressing, and persistent side effect of ...
If your cancer treatment gives you anemia (low red blood cell counts), you may also feel tired. Your doctor may suggest supplements, drugs, or blood transfusions to help. Nausea and Vomiting This often happens during chemotherapy and may also be a side effect of vaccine therapy. Try these ...
Xtandi (enzalutamide) is anandrogenreceptor inhibitor indicated for the treatment ofprostate cancerin patients who have previously receivedDocefrez(docetaxel). What Are Side Effects of Xtandi? Xtandi may cause serious side effects including: hives, ...
When treating prostate cancer with radiation therapy, side effects such as urinary problems and rectal pain and bleeding are a concern, as is impact on the patient's overall quality of life. So when new, more efficient treatment methods are developed, on