Is testosterone therapy ever safe after prostate cancer treatment?

This is a challenging question. The answer depends on your situation. In any case, the benefits of testosterone therapy must outweigh the potential risk of cancer recurrence. For people who have been successfully treated for prostate cancer and have no signs of the disease coming back, testosterone therapy may be an option. Studies have shown that testosterone therapy doesn't seem to increase the risk of prostate cancer returning in these cases. However, it's important to monitor prostate health closely with regular PSA tests and checkups.

If you're thinking about testosterone therapy after prostate cancer treatment, talk with your healthcare team. Your care team can look at your medical history and help you decide what is right for you.