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Goals of ADT
• Achieve and maintain an • Achieve and maintain low nadir T
environment of low T activity • Personalize
• Suppress T to “castrate levels” • Tailor to patients’ lifestyles and
and/or schedules
• Effectively block AR • Minimize side effects
• Rapid onset of T suppression • Consider cost
• Block effect of T surge if relevant • Improve patient outcomes
• Reduce T to < 0.7 nmol/L • Reduce morbidity
(< 20 ng/dL) • Extend survival
• Consistent T suppression
• No escapes or microsurges while
on treatment
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