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    Glossary Androgen Suppression

    reducing or blocking male hormones to slow cancer growth

    Androgen Suppression, also known as Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT), involves reducing or blocking the action of androgens (male hormones like testosterone) to slow the growth of certain cancers, such as prostate cancer. This can be achieved through medications that inhibit androgen production or through surgical procedures like orchiectomy (removal of the testes).

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    1. Clascoterone Topical androgen-receptor blocker, approved as an acne cream
    2. Fluridil Topical anti-androgen sold as a cosmetic lotion
    3. Pyrilutamide Experimental topical anti-androgen, also known as KX-826
    4. RU58841 Experimental topical anti-androgen sold as a research chemical
    5. Bicalutamide Nonsteroidal anti-androgen, originally a prostate cancer drug