Effects of Androgen Deprivation Therapy Duration on HealthRelated Quality of Life, Physical Activity, Anxiety and Depression Levels in Patients with Intermediate- and High-Risk Prostate Cancer.

This article explores the impact of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) on the quality of life, physical activity, anxiety, and depression levels of patients with intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer. The study involved 78 patients and assessed their well-being, physical activity, and mental health using various questionnaires. The duration of ADT did not significantly affect these factors. However, the study did find a negative correlation between body mass index (BMI) and moderate physical activity, as well as a positive correlation between moderate physical activity and the functional aspect of the quality of life questionnaire. The study concludes that both short-term and long-term use of ADT result in similar side effects, and the risk level of the patients does not significantly impact these side effects. The study suggests that patient education and follow-up may play a role in improving physical activity and quality of life in prostate cancer patients. The study was conducted with ethical approval and informed consent from the participants. [Extracted from the article]