Dutasteride (Avodart) vs. PCa

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I understand that use of Avodart (dutasteride) is sometimes

resisted because it’s only approved for tx of BPH (Benign

Prostatic Hyperplasia).

This, notwithstanding the fact that Avodart blocks the enzyme

5-alpha reductase from converting testosterone (T) to the much

more powerful dihydrotestosterone (DHT).

Here is a link to a New England Journal of Medicine abstract,

“Effect of Dutasteride on the Risk of Prostate Cancer.â€

Over the course of the 4-year study period, dutasteride â€reduced

the risk of incident prostate cancer detected on biopsy and

improved the outcomes related to benign prostatic hyperplasia. "

http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/362/13/1192?query=TOC

IMO, it’s an important step in the right direction for those

medics who refuse or are afraid to think outside the box.

Regards,

Steve J