Association of Androgen Deprivation Therapy With Depression in Localized Prostate Cancer [Urologic Oncology]

Conclusion Pharmacologic ADT increased the risk of depression and inpatient psychiatric treatment in this large study of elderly men with localized PCa. This risk increased with longer duration of ADT. The possible psychiatric effects of ADT should be recognized by physicians and discussed with patients before initiating treatment.
Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Systemic Therapy Urologic Oncology Source Type: research