Lifestyle intervention in men with advanced prostate cancer receiving androgen suppression therapy: a feasibility study.

A qualitative study evaluating experiences of a lifestyle intervention in men with prostate cancer undergoing androgen suppression therapy

BACKGROUND The severe iatrogenic hypogonadal state induced by medical castration used for treatment of prostate cancer is associated with adverse effects including fatigue, increased fracture risk, and a decrease in skeletal muscle function, which negatively impact quality of life. We have previously reported beneficial changes in healthy lifestyle behaviors, physical function and fatigue as a ...

The Individualized Diet and Exercise Adherence Pilot Trial (IDEA-P) in prostate cancer patients undergoing androgen deprivation therapy: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

BACKGROUND Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is the foundation of treatment for men with metastatic prostate cancer and is now frequently incorporated into multimodality strategies for the curative treatment of locally advanced prostate cancer. Nevertheless, the catabolic effects of ADT result in meaningful adverse effects on physiological and quality of life outcomes, which may, in turn, incr...

Nursing implications of androgen deprivation therapy-associated bone loss.

Men with locally advanced and nonmetastatic prostate cancer are generally treated with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) to suppress tumor growth. This treatment, however, is associated with decreased bone density and increased fracture risk, which can lead to increased morbidity and mortality. Nurses play a key role in patient education by promoting lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise...

Effects of a lifestyle intervention on endothelial function in men on long-term androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer RUNNING TITLE Lifestyle intervention for men with prostate cancer AUTHORS

Risk of the "androgen deprivation syndrome" in men receiving androgen deprivation for prostate cancer.

BACKGROUND Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer has been associated with a spectrum of adverse effects, such as depression, memory difficulties, and fatigue, termed the androgen deprivation syndrome. Primary care physicians providing follow-up care for men with prostate cancer will be faced with managing these effects. We therefore sought to estimate the incidence of these effects a...