
The Evolution of Testosterone Replacement Therapy for men with Prostate Cancer
Reading Time: 5 minutes Based on current studies and anecdotal evidence, several urologists feel it’s relatively safe to administer Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) for men with prostate cancer who are on active surveillance or those who have been treated with prostatectomy or cryosurgery. However, they emphasize that it is critical that these men should be closely monitored. In the past, TRT was not considered for men suffering from prostate cancer. But, based on new research, times have changed, and TRT is often prescribed for prostate cancer patients, according to Wayne J.G. Hellstrom, MD, professor of urology and chief of andrology at Tulane University School...