Study Finds Promising Relief for Hot Flashes in Men with Prostate Cancer

Men with prostate cancer who get hormone therapy experience hot flashes, where they experience intense and sudden heat and sweating. It can feel like a panic attack for some people before the heat overcomes their bodies. This can disrupt daily life, work, and social activities.

But there’s good news. A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO) found an effective treatment when compared to a placebo. Researchers enrolled 88 men from 15 research cancer centers who had undergone androgen-deprivation therapy...