Which of the following would be an effective anti-androgen therapy in a 58 year old patient with prostate cancer?
I. Bilateral orchiectomy.
II. A testosterone antagonist such as bicalutamide only.
III. An LHRH antagonist such as cetrorelix.

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A bilateral orchiectomy and/or the use of an LHRH antagonist are considered to be effective therapy for prostate cancer. Testosterone antagonists alone are not considered an effective therapy.

Which of the Following Would Be an Effective Anti-Androgen Therapy