Dr. Arshad Hussain Shah
Medical oncology
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Hello doctor,
I recently learned that my uncle, aged 61, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He is currently undergoing treatment. While going through some magazines, I came across information suggesting that hormone therapy could be a potential treatment for certain cancers, including prostate cancer. Please advise on whether there is a hormone treatment specifically for prostate cancer, and if there are any ongoing experiments or trials in this regard. I am also curious about the odds of him receiving such treatment and the possibility of achieving remission. Please clarify.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and understand your concerns about prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer is generally less aggressive, and patients can survive for over 10 years, depending on the biopsy results. Prostate cancer is often hormone-dependent in its early stages. Hormone therapy, also known as androgen deprivation therapy, is a treatment that targets the male hormone testosterone, which many prostate cancer cells rely on for growth. This therapy either stops the production of testosterone or prevents it from reaching cancer cells, leading to the slowing down or death of prostate cancer cells. The effectiveness of hormone therapy varies based on the stage and grade of cancer. If you can provide more details or share the biopsy reports, I would be better able to offer valuable suggestions regarding the treatment options for your uncle's specific case.
I hope this information helps you.
Thank you.
Regards.
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