Intravenous nutrient therapy eliminated androgen deprivation therapy-induced hot flashes in two men with prostate cancer.

Intravenous nutrient therapy eliminated androgen deprivation therapy-induced hot flashes in two men with prostate cancer. J Soc Integr Oncol. 2006;4(4):153-6 Authors: Massey P Abstract Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is commonly used for the treatment of prostate cancer. For many undergoing ADT, hot flashes can affect and significantly reduce quality of life. Traditional medications for hot flashes are limited by both clinical effectiveness and side effects. In two case reports, ADT-induced hot flashes quickly resolved after a short course of a specific intravenous combination of vitamins and minerals. This therapeutic approach may have potential for the treatment of ADT-induced hot flashes. PMID: 17022923 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Source: Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: J Soc Integr Oncol Source Type: research