madman
Super Moderator
Summary
Dr. Samuel Denmead discusses the use of testosterone therapy to treat aggressive metastatic prostate cancer. By administering high doses of testosterone in a bipolar fashion, where levels fluctuate between super physiological and low, it has shown promising results in shrinking tumors and improving quality of life for patients.
Highlights
- Testosterone therapy challenges the long-standing belief that androgens cause prostate cancer, instead showing potential benefits in treating the disease.
- The bipolar testosterone therapy involves giving patients high doses of testosterone followed by low doses, which can sensitize the cancer cells and lead to tumor shrinkage.
- The therapy has been found to improve muscle mass, decrease fat, and increase energy levels in patients.
- More research is needed to optimize the therapy, understand the effects on different stages of prostate cancer, and explore the role of diet and microbiome in the treatment.
- Clinicians are encouraged to keep an open mind and consider testosterone therapy as a potential treatment option, while also addressing heart health and other factors that may impact the patient’s overall wellbeing.
