Journal of Oncology Practice, Vol 2, No 3 (May), 2006: pp. 103
© 2006
American Society of Clinical Oncology.
DOI: 10.1200/JOP.2.3.103
Cost Savings and Luteinizing HormoneReleasing Hormone Agonist
Steven Tucker, MD
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Steven Tucker, MD
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In the March 2006 issue of the Journal of Oncology Practice, Wagmiller et al1 describe significant potential cost savings for use of an individualized luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone agonist (LH-RHa) strategy based on serum testosterone triggers rather than strict manufacturer guidelines. It is clear and well documented that gonadal suppression persists for months after LH-RHa therapy is held, and even minimal androgen recovery may be delayed by more than . . . [Click for More]
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