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Does Physical Activity, When Combined With Androgen Deprivation Therapy, Yield A Better Quality Of Life In Prostate Cancer Survivors?, Nicholas J. Ridolfi
Does Physical Activity, When Combined With Androgen Deprivation Therapy, Yield A Better Quality Of Life In Prostate Cancer Survivors?, Nicholas J. Ridolfi
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not physical activity, when combined with androgen deprivation therapy, yields a better quality of life in survivors of prostate cancer.
STUDY DESIGN: Three randomized, controlled trials (RCTs) were found using the PubMed and Cochrane databases. The studies compared regular physical activity in men undergoing androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer.
OUTCOMES MEASURED: The outcomes measured were self-reported quality of life surveys at different time intervals.
RESULTS: Two out of the three studies demonstrated statistically significant improvement in reported quality of life during the exercise programs. The third …