Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer: Effects on hand function

CİNEVRE SOYUPEK F. , Soyupek S. , Perk H., ÖZORAK A.

UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS, cilt.26, sa.2, ss.141-146, 2008 (SCI İndekslerine Giren Dergi) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 26 Konu: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2006.12.014
  • Dergi Adı: UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.141-146

Özet

Objectives: Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed malignancy. Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LH-RH) agonists are used in most patients with locally advanced and metastatic prostate cancer, and decrease testosterone production. We aimed to find Out the effects of androgen deprivation therapy with LH-RH agonist on the hand function, quality of life, and mood of the patients with prostate cancer.