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What is the role of testosterone in prostate cancer?

April 26, 2017prostate cancer Testosterone

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What is the role of testosterone in prostate cancer?

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The male hormone testosterone does not cause prostate cancer. It does however, stimulate the growth of prostate cancer cells and suppression of testosterone through the use of hormonal therapy is an accepted treatment for later stage disease.

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Testosterone, the determining and influential male hormone, is not by itself a risk factor for prostate cancer. It is known, however, to feed the progression of this type of cancer.