Health claim

“Hormone therapy can shrink prostate tumors by reducing testosterone levels.”

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Evidence Summary

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Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) lowers circulating testosterone, which prostate cancer cells often depend on for growth.

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Advances in Prostate Cancer Treatment: Here's What Men Need to Know

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

The video provides a brief overview of current prostate cancer treatment options and highlights the importance of early detection for better outcomes.

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Hormone therapy can shrink prostate tumors by reducing testosterone levels. — Evidence Review — MenHealth Digest