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Cost-Effectiveness Of Exercise Medicine For Prostate Cancer, Kim Edmunds
Cost-Effectiveness Of Exercise Medicine For Prostate Cancer, Kim Edmunds
Theses: Doctorates and Masters
Background
Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is associated with numerous adverse effects that impact on quality of life and contribute further to the cost burden of prostate cancer (PCa) via treatment and supportive care. Exercise medicine is effective in slowing PCa progression, reversing treatment adverse effects and improving quality of life and survival of patients, however, no economic analyses have been conducted to determine whether exercise is cost-effective in this population.
Objectives
Firstly, to examine the adverse effects of ADT for PCa and the evidence supporting the use of exercise medicine in their management. Secondly, to conduct the first economic evaluations …