5-alpha reductase inhibitors - no risk of male breast cancer.

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Jim Marshall (not a doctor) said ...

Taking 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, like Proscar or Propecia (finasteride) and Avodart (dutasteride) does not increase the risk of breast cancer in men.

These drugs, sometimes used for male hair loss, and for shrinking the size of large prostates without cancer, are also used in prostate cancer prevention and treatment.  Despite a clear anti-prostate cancer effect, the use of these drugs is controversial, with some oncologists (Dr Snuffy Myers is one) in favour, and others concerned about their use. The FDA has issued a warning to be placed on every pack.

A fuller account of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (not related to this ASCO paper) can be found on member Chuck's Maack's site (http://tinyurl.com/n8a3yxj). (Chuck is also not a doctor.)

 

... end Jim

 

5-alpha reductase inhibitors and risk of male breast cancer.

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