Prostate Cancer Treatment May Up Heart Risks

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2009-12-07

Prostate cancer patients who are treated with androgen deprivation therapy have a higher risk of having diabetes, heart attacks, and other cardiovascular problems than men who have not undergone this hormone therapy. Read full story >

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Prostate Cancer Treatment May Up Heart Risks

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