Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer: Effects on hand function

CİNEVRE SOYUPEK, Feray; Soyupek, Arap; Perk, Hakki; ÖZORAK, Alper

doi:10.1016/j.urolonc.2006.12.014

Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer: Effects on hand function

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

UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS, vol.26, no.2, pp.141-146, 2008 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 26 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2008
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2006.12.014
Title of Journal : UROLOGIC ONCOLOGY-SEMINARS AND ORIGINAL INVESTIGATIONS
Page Numbers: pp.141-146

Abstract

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.