prostate cancer; t/psa; bipolar androgen therapy

Bipolar androgen therapy in prostate cancer: Current evidence and next steps

"We've been doing a lot of work at Johns Hopkins using high-dose testosterone therapies to treat patients with metastatic prostate cancer," says Mark C. Markowski, MD, PhD. https://www.urologytimes.com/view/bipolar-androgen-therapy-in-prostate-cancer-current-evidence-and-next-steps In this...
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- Apr 13, 2024
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Prostate Cancer Patient Bryce Olson and Bipolar Androgen Therapy
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- Dec 19, 2023
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Can Testosterone Actually Cure Prostate Cancer?

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...
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- Aug 18, 2023
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Prostate Cancer: Bipolar Androgen Therapy (BAT)

Summary Prostate Cancer Lab #56 focuses on Bipolar Androgen Therapy (BAT) as a potential treatment for castration-resistant prostate cancer. The therapy involves alternating between high-dose testosterone injections and the continuation of testosterone-suppressing drugs. BAT has shown positive...
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- Aug 18, 2023
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TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038