Tip A New Way to Use Testosterone Search Skip to content Menu Menu follow us Store Articles Community Loyal-T Club Loyal-T Points Rewards Subscribe to Save Search Search The World s Trusted Source & Community for Elite Fitness Alpha LifePharmaSex & Hormones Tip A New Way to Use Testosterone One out of every three people in America will get some type of cancer Here' s how testosterone injections can help them fight it by Chris Shugart August 4, 2018July 19, 2021 Tags Living Better, Pharma, Testosterone Optimization, Tips, TRT Really We Should Have Known This One nasty effect of cancer and cancer treatment is something called cachexia. That's when the patient loses an enormous amount of muscle and fat. In fact, about 20 percent of cancer deaths are related to cachexia. This is something that's been largely ignored during cancer treatment. Oh sure, we've done our best on the nutrition side of things, but food solutions haven't worked very well. The patients still rapidly drop body mass, leading to even more fatigue and weakness. Many end up bedridden, causing even more muscle loss. Luckily, cancer patients may have another option: testosterone. Honestly, we should've thought of this before. The Study Patients suffering with squamous cell carcinoma were treated with standard chemo and/or radiation. Some of them were given testosterone (100 mg testosterone enanthate per week) for 7 weeks while others were given a placebo. Note: 100 mg per week is about what's prescribed to most men receiving testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). The Results Those getting testosterone shots maintained total body mass and increased lean body mass by 3.2 percent. They also "demonstrated enhanced physical activity" according to Dr. Melinda Sheffield-Moore. It's important to note that the survival rate was about the same in those getting the T, but quality of life and physical performance were greatly improved. Adjunct testosterone treatment basically kept them from being bedridden and more able lead their normal lives. And you'd have to believe that not losing muscle mass would make their recovery much faster. Also, while it may sound shallow, it would be nice to not look like you've been ravaged by cancer, even if you're currently fighting it. How to Use This Info If you or someone you know is getting chemo or radiation as part of their cancer treatment, show the doc the study referenced below. For the average person, it could mean a great improvement in quality of life. For the gym-goer, it might mean retaining more of that muscle you've worked so hard for. Reference Traver J. Wright, E. Lichar Dillon, William J. Durham, Albert Chamberlain, Kathleen M. Randolph, Christopher Danesi, Astrid M. Horstman, Charles R. Gilkison, Maurice Willis, Gwyn Richardson, Sandra S. Hatch, Daniel C. Jupiter, Susan McCammon, Randall J. Urban, Melinda Sheffield-Moore. A randomized trial of adjunct testosterone for cancer-related muscle loss in men and women. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle, 2018; 9 (3): 482 DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.12295 Get The T Nation Newsletters Don' t Miss Out Expert Insights To Get Stronger, Gain Muscle Faster, And Take Your Lifting To The Next Level related posts Alpha Life Half-Rep Heroes A Rant Are you tired of seeing all those idiots in the gym doing everything wrong? Are you tired of the laziness, the stupidity, the lack of backbone, and the careless disregard for everything you hold dear? Move over, so's Jeff Ingram. Opinion, Strong Words Jeff Ingram August 31 Alpha Life Tip 5 Signs Your Trainer is a D-Bag Or at least not very good at his or her job. Opinion, Strong Words, Tips Mariah Heller September 9 Alpha Life The Healthiest Alcoholic Drinks You don't always drink alcoholic drinks, but when you do, you should prefer those that offer a powerful array of nutrients. Like these. Health & Longevity, Living Better TC Luoma March 12 Alpha Life Ask Us Anything 04 Can banging a bodybuilder make you fail a drug test? Can anyone build 19-inch arms? Is soreness necessary? All this and more! Ask Us Anything, Bodybuilding, Opinion, Pharma, Training T Nation May 9