Methods for treating hot flashes and improving the quality of life of castrated prostatic cancer patients

摘要

A method for treating hot flashes in a castrated prostatic cancer patient who is diagnosed with hot flashes warranting treatment or who is experiencing at least approximately 5 hot flashes per day is provided in which from 25 mg to 150 mg cyproterone acetate per day is orally administered to the patient. A method for improving the multidimensional quality of life of such a patient is also provided. Palliative therapy for an advanced stage patient also improves quality of life.