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Prostate Cancer Hormone Therapy and Gynecomastia


Gynecomastia is the enlargement of the breasts in men who are undergoing hormone therapy as a treatment of prostate cancer. Symptoms include enlargement, tenderness, swelling, and sensitivity of the nipples. Sometimes estrogen can be used to treat the effects of gynecomastia.

 

 
 
 

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