Triple Hormonal Blockade (ADT3): A Patient’s Perspective

    January 2019 in “ Oncogen ”
    Charles Maack
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    TLDR Triple Hormonal Blockade (ADT3) can effectively manage prostate cancer but requires careful monitoring for heart risks.
    The document discussed the use of Triple Hormonal Blockade (ADT3) in managing prostate cancer, which involved a combination of a GnRH agonist or antagonist, an antiandrogen, and a 5Alpha Reductase inhibitor to effectively reduce testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels, thereby inhibiting cancer cell growth. It highlighted the importance of these medications in various treatment stages and emphasized the need for physicians to conduct necessary tests to rule out cardiac risks, especially in patients with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, or those over 70. The document also referenced a report suggesting that using the GnRH antagonist degarelix could potentially reduce cardiac events in patients with cardiovascular disease compared to GnRH agonists.
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