Androgen Deprivation Therapy: A Closer Review of the Role of Anti-Androgens

Thomas E. Keane, MD, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Urology at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, discusses the role of anti-androgens in androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). Dr. Keane looks at some studies out of Canada showing the ideal T levels during ADT, but goes on to point out that both the FDA and EU regulatory authorities do not follow these guidelines. He emphasizes throughout his talk why this is problematic and why doctors should be following the Canadian guidelines. He also goes over some of the adverse effects of ADT and emphasizes the increased risk for cardiovascular and liver disease. Dr. Keane goes on to discuss different clinical data that show how to address these risks.

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