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Bipolar Androgen Therapy for Advanced Disease | Mark Scholz, MD | PCRI

In this video, medical oncologist Mark Scholz, MD answers a patients' question about finding a doctor who would be willing to try bipolar androgen therapy (BAT). BAT is a treatment protocol in which standard hormone therapy (wherein testosterone is lowered to near 0) is alternated with periods of high doses of testosterone in men whose prostate cancer has become resistant to hormone therapy and other forms of available therapy. Preliminary results have found BAT to be effective in about 20% of men in which it is attempted. 0:05 How should I go about finding a doctor or institution that will be to try bipolar androgen therapy (BAT)? 2:10 Are there any side effects associated with bipolar androgen therapy (BAT)? 2:35 How would you go about PSA testing while on BAT? Don’t know your stage? Take the quiz: Visit http://www.prostatecancerstaging.org To learn more about prostate cancer visit http://www.pcri.org To receive the latest updates on prostate cancer and the PCRI, sign up for our online newsletter here: https://pcri.org/join Who we are: The Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to helping you research your treatment options. We understand that you have many questions, and we can help you find the answers that are specific to your case. All of our resources are designed by a multidisciplinary team of advocates and expert physicians, for patients. We believe that by educating yourself about the disease, you will have more productive interactions with your medical professionals and receive better individualized care. Feel free to explore our website or call our free helpline at 1 (800) 641-7274 with any questions that you have. Our Federal Tax ID # is 95-4617875 and qualifies for maximum charitable gift deductions by individual donors. The information on the Prostate Cancer Research Institute's YouTube channel is provided with the understanding that the Institute is not engaged in rendering medical advice or recommendation. The information provided in these videos should not replace consultations with qualified health care professionals to meet your individual medical needs. #ProstateCancer #Prostate #MarkScholzMD