Do 5-ARIs protect against death from prostate cancer? - Urology Times

"It is evident...that the safety of 5-ARIs as it relates to prostate cancer outcomes is contingent upon the clinician understanding its effect on PSA level and making appropriate adjustments to ensure timely deployment of diagnostic imaging and biopsy," write…

The effect of 5--reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) such as finasteride (Proscar) and dutasteride (Avodart) on prostate cancerrelated outcomes has been hotly debated for almost 2 decades. The initial caus… [+6536 chars]

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