The hormonal treatment used in the study was designed to suppress male hormones, known as androgens, which can stimulate growth of prostate cancer cells. (sciencedaily.com)
Given the slow growth of prostate cancer development, this investigation offers novel and important information to physicians, patients and the general public,» said lead author Jacques Baillargeon, UTMB professor of epidemiology in the department of preventative medicine and community health. (sciencedaily.com)
Prostate cancer The connection between higher testosterone levels and growth of prostate cancer originated in 1941 with the publication of two papers by Huggins and colleagues. (holtorfmed.com)