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New Developments in Biosciences - 4: Endocrine Management of Prostatic Cancer

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This work explores the intricate mechanisms of hormonal action at the cellular level, focusing on androgen withdrawal therapies and their effects on human testis tissue. It discusses the target-cell responses to androgen withdrawal and highlights the significance of animal models, particularly the nude mice model, in studying human prostatic carcinoma. The etiology and natural history of early prostatic cancer are examined, alongside the pharmacological basis for androgen deprivation using various antiandrogens in combination with LH-RH agonists. In the clinical section, the evaluation of different endocrine approaches for treating prostatic carcinoma is presented, along with the rationale for total androgen blockade using cyproterone acetate. Clinical experiences with Androcur® and the tolerance of various endocrine regimens are discussed, providing insights into long-term treatment outcomes with cyproterone acetate in advanced cases. Current trends in androgen ablation therapy in the USA are reviewed, alongside long-term results of LH-RH agonist monotherapy in prostate carcinoma patients. This comprehensive examination includes contributions from various experts in the field, offering a detailed understanding of the complexities involved in prostate cancer treatment.

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New Developments in Biosciences - 4: Endocrine Management of Prostatic Cancer, Herbert Klosterhalfen

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Pubblicato
1988
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(Copertina rigida),
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Titolo
New Developments in Biosciences - 4: Endocrine Management of Prostatic Cancer
Lingua
Inglese
Editore
De Gruyter
Pubblicato
1988
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
143
ISBN10
3110115131
ISBN13
9783110115130
Serie
Descrizione
This work explores the intricate mechanisms of hormonal action at the cellular level, focusing on androgen withdrawal therapies and their effects on human testis tissue. It discusses the target-cell responses to androgen withdrawal and highlights the significance of animal models, particularly the nude mice model, in studying human prostatic carcinoma. The etiology and natural history of early prostatic cancer are examined, alongside the pharmacological basis for androgen deprivation using various antiandrogens in combination with LH-RH agonists. In the clinical section, the evaluation of different endocrine approaches for treating prostatic carcinoma is presented, along with the rationale for total androgen blockade using cyproterone acetate. Clinical experiences with Androcur® and the tolerance of various endocrine regimens are discussed, providing insights into long-term treatment outcomes with cyproterone acetate in advanced cases. Current trends in androgen ablation therapy in the USA are reviewed, alongside long-term results of LH-RH agonist monotherapy in prostate carcinoma patients. This comprehensive examination includes contributions from various experts in the field, offering a detailed understanding of the complexities involved in prostate cancer treatment.