JOURNAL ARTICLE

Impact of Androgen deprivation therapy on cognitive function of elderly men with Prostate Cancer.

  • Published In: QJM: An International Journal of Medicine, 2024, v. 117. P. ii138 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bassyouny, Nourhan M.; Gouda, Mohamed M.; Ezz El Din, Mai M.; Sweed, Hala S.; El Akkad, Rania M. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the impact of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) on cognitive function in elderly men with prostate cancer. A prospective cohort study of 85 elderly patients at Ain Shams University found that after six months of ADT, 57.6% exhibited mild cognitive impairment, particularly in visuospatial, language, recall, and attention domains, and 27% developed depression, all of whom also had cognitive decline. The study recommends regular cognitive and depression screening for prostate cancer patients receiving ADT, along with cognitive training to help preserve or improve cognitive abilities.

Additional Information

  • Source:QJM: An International Journal of Medicine. 2024/10, Vol. 117, pii138
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1460-2725
  • DOI:10.1093/qjmed/hcae175.322
  • Accession Number:181635941
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