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Pronounced: (LEW-pro-lide)
Uses
Leuprolide is used to treat advanced prostate cancer in men. It is not a cure. Most types of prostate cancer need the male hormone testosterone to grow and spread. Leuprolide works by reducing the amount of testosterone that the body makes. This helps slow or stop the growth of cancer cells and helps relieve symptoms such as painful/difficult urination.
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Treating Prostate Cancer: A Guide for Men With Localized Prost...
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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Prostate Cancer Surgery
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Prostate Cancer: Other Treatments
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Prostate Cancer
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