News - Hormone patches effective for locally advanced prostate cancer

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Interesting bit of News

Hormone patches are as good at controlling locally advanced prostate cancer as the injections typically used to deliver hormone therapy, according to the results of a large clinical trial led by UCL researchers.

  • Hello  

    The full article can be found here:

    UCL - Hormone Patches for Prostate Cancer.

    When I read it the only issue with men using the patches was the number who grew a pair of "moobs" was very high.

    Lets hope this is soon to be added to the "toolbox" by NICE.

    Best wishes - Brian.

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  • When I read it the only issue with men using the patches was the number who grew a pair of "moobs" was very high.

    Yes I saw that the risk of unwanted breast growth was higher with the patches. Having developed a nice pair myself this would probably put me off this as an option if they become available !

    Sandberg (Rob)

  • Hello Rob ( 

    When I started my Hormone Therapy over 4 years ago, I was offered the medication to stop the growth of "moobs" (gynaecomastia) however I declined as I have enough medication for diabetes, blood pressure etc. Yes i too have grown a "fine pair".

    Do I regret it - no - I am alive and have a great life.

    Best wishes - Brian.

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