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The effects of androgen deprivation therapy on lipid metabolism and body composition in Japanese patients with prostate cancer

Cancer/ Palliative treatment
Author
Kazumasa Torimoto et al.
Used Parameters : BFM, VFA

Publication Year : 2011

Country : Japan

Journal : Japanese Journal of Clinical Oncology

Abstract Objective In Japan, androgen deprivation therapy is employed as the primary therapy for prostate cancer in more than 50% of patients, which is a percentage larger than that in the USA. The adverse effects of androgen deprivation therapy on body composition and lipid profile associated with metabolic syndrome have been reported mainly in Caucasian populations, and few studies have been performed in East Asian populations, including Japanese. Methods This study enrolled 39 Japanese patients who were starting to …
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