Falls and physical performance deficits in older patients with prostate cancer undergoing androgen deprivation therapy
K Bylow, W Dale, K Mustian, WM Stadler, M Rodin… - Urology, 2008 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES: Men experience a decrease in lean muscle mass and strength during the first
year of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). The prevalence of falls and physical and
functional impairment in this population have not been well described. METHODS: A total of
50 men aged 70 years and older (median 78) receiving ADT for systemic prostate cancer
(80% biochemical recurrence) underwent functional and physical assessments. The
functional assessments included Katz's Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Lawton's …
year of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). The prevalence of falls and physical and
functional impairment in this population have not been well described. METHODS: A total of
50 men aged 70 years and older (median 78) receiving ADT for systemic prostate cancer
(80% biochemical recurrence) underwent functional and physical assessments. The
functional assessments included Katz's Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Lawton's …