Prostate cancer medications linked to increased heart-related death risk.

A new study has found that certain prostate cancer medications are linked with an increased risk of dying from heart-related causes in men with congestive heart failure or prior heart attacks. The findings will help doctors and patients weigh the benefits and risks of the drugs. Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), which reduces levels of male hormones in the body to prevent them from stimulating cancer … Continue reading Prostate cancer medications linked to increased heart-related death risk.