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For localized prostate cancer patients, do you routinely give antiandrogen therapy for patients receiving LHRH agonist therapy?

Do you prescribe antiandrogen beyond the typical 2-3 weeks after starting LHRH agonist therapy to prevent testosterone flare? If so, for how long do you prescribe it (i.e. 6 months, during RT, or total course of ADT)?
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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network
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Although studies have given anti androgen for variable period of 4 weeks to 6 months, we use it only to suppress testosterone flare.

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