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Radiation Oncology • Genitourinary Cancers
How do you approach prostate cancer patients who have hypertestosteronism on pre-treatment labs?
We have encountered multiple patients whose pre-ADT Testosterone was >1500 (Normal range 264-916) and sent them to Endocrinology to evaluate for sources of hypertestosteronism (patients denied any testosterone supplementation). What have been other's experiences and management of this finding?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
This is rare and full disclosure - I have not personally experienced this situation and this answer is based on discussion with colleagues. I suspect whatever the true incidence is, it is likely detected in only a fraction of patients as ADT is often initiated without drawing testosterone levels, an...
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