Finasteride and Prostate Cancer

All those interested in the actual facts of the largest, most inclusive, study done to date on Finasteride and prostate cancer should review said study for themselves at:

http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/ProstateCancer/tb/3942

If you do a "Google" search you can also find many other references to the aforementioned study.

The above reference study was done over a seven year period and involved a total of 9,691 men.

The study found that:

"men in the Proscar arm had a 24.8% reduced risk of prostate cancer compared with placebo patients"

On a side note, I sincerely hope IH won't be retiring anytime soon. He of all people would appreciate the neuroprotective benefits of intelectual engagement, such as the research of medicine and the participation in inteligent discourse on online forums.

Perhaps, ImmortalHair, forgot about the study. However, since he has recently posted info that asserts that those who don't take Finasteride have a lesser chance of getting prostate cancer then those that do, he should confirm his info prior to making said assertions. Otherwise, ImmortalHair is indeed providing misleading info!

Your knowledge is limited I would take your words with a grain of salt.

People walking around with sore testicles would be a good think right because we are growing hair.

DHT is NOT THE CAUSE OF MPB!

Not asking anyone to take my word which is why I posted to the link to the study.

Let people reveiw the study and draw their own conclusions.

BTW, BobTheBuilder, you were the one "walking around with sore testicles" from taking Finasteride not me.

I've been taking Finasteride for close to 7 years with excellent results and no adverse side effects of any kind whatsoever.

Furthermore, since you brought up the subject of limited knowledge, and taking ones word, perhaps you could post some links to the research to support your assertion that; "DHT is NOT THE CAUSE OF MPB!"

Or, do you except everyone to just "take your words" that this is the case?

Open your eyes, if people on hair loss forums are talking about sore testicles what would be the percentage that don't use the internet as a community.

Unfortunately, it appears that you can not comprehend the data in the study I referenced!

For you easy of reference said study was done over a seven year period and involved a total of 9,691 men. By far the largest to date!

Does said study report that they are "100% sure there is not link with Fin and cancer."?

No!

The results of the study indicate that:

"men in the Proscar arm had a 24.8% reduced risk of prostate cancer compared with placebo patients"

I suggest to review said study at,http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/ProstateCancer/tb/3942 and report back on what data you're unable to decipher!

As far as "sore testicles" as a result of taking Finasteride go. I've been taking Finasteride for close to 7 years and have never experienced this problem.

So, I'd suggest you, BobTheBuilder, "Open your eyes" to the fact that people respond differently.