Cancer Dictionary
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Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) is a treatment approach primarily used for prostate cancer. It works by reducing or blocking the production or action of androgens, male sex hormones like testosterone, which can promote the growth of cancer cells. ADT can be administered through surgery, medications, or hormone therapy and is effective in slowing down or stopping cancer progression.
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