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Prostate cancer
Hi sir I have undergone hair transplant 3 years ago,,been taking finasteride 1mg since then.i read pcpt trial which says finasteride causes prostate cancer, is it true?can I continue drug?
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Dr. Sampath Kumar Pothuganti
Urologist
16 yrs exp
Vijayawada
Pcpt trial never said finasteride causes prostate cancer in fact it gives some degree of protection,,,, only thing they said is increased number of high grade cancers among the cancer group,, please go through study indetail ,, consult a urologist for further advice
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