Abiraterone Acetate: Treating Prostate Cancer with a Hormone Blockade
Abiraterone acetate is a hormonal therapy employed to treat advanced prostate cancer. This medication works by blocking the production of androgens, hormones, which fuel the growth in prostate cancer cells. Abiraterone acetate is typically administered orally once a day. Patients receiving abiraterone acetate may experience side effects, such as hi