Prostate Cancer
What is hormone therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer?
What you need to know
Prostate cancer uses testosterone to grow.
ADT lowers testosterone with shots or pills, which slows the cancer.
Digging deeper
It's used with radiation for some cancers, and as the base of treatment for cancer that has spread, usually with other medicines.
Side effects can include hot flashes, fatigue, lower sex drive, and bone and heart effects, which we monitor and manage.
Make an appointment when
If hormone therapy has been recommended, schedule a visit to talk about benefits and side effects.
Caring for you in Snellville
For Loganville, our Snellville Clinic & Surgery Center, 1557 Janmar Rd, Snellville, GA 30078, brings your visits and any procedure together in one building.
Our way of caring for this
Our urologists explain why hormone therapy is being recommended and how long it may last. We also go over how it fits with radiation or other medicines. We take side effects seriously from the start. We watch your bone and heart health and talk about energy, mood and intimacy, so you can keep living well during treatment.
What your visit is like
Visits include PSA checks, a review of how you’re feeling and planning for your next shot or prescription. Bring your medicine list and any questions about side effects. A family member is always welcome.
How to get ready
Before you start, bring your medicine list, PSA history and any bone density or heart test results from other doctors. Writing down your questions about side effects ahead of time helps us cover what matters most to you. If a family member helps with your care, they’re welcome to come along.
Time to call
Call us if side effects are wearing you down, you notice new bone pain, or you aren’t sure when your next dose is due.
Frequently asked
Does ADT cure prostate cancer?
ADT slows the cancer by lowering testosterone. It’s often combined with radiation or other medicines, depending on the cancer.
Video to watch
This talk by Dr. Vahan Kassabian looks at newer treatments for prostate cancer, both localized and advanced.
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