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Does Chemotherapy (darzalex) Effect Your Testosterone? If So Can You Get Testosterone Injections While Still On Chemo?

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April 3, 2023
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Mark R thanks for sharing the link.

April 3, 2023
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Darzalex is not chemotherapy. It is a targeted monoclonal antibody. Velcade (bortezomib) is a type of chemotherapy called a targeted therapy.that helps to break down proteins that the cell doesn't need. Long term corticosteroid use does lower testosterone (usually by about 18%) Overall, Multiple Myeloma and lowered testosterone seem to go hand in hand. Ask your Dr. about the injections. Good luck!
https://myelomabeacon.org/news/2018/10/15/multi....

April 3, 2023

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