Does testosterone cause cancer to grow?

I was just reading some medical journals on this last week because my uncle was prescribed TRT. It seems testosterone doesn't cause cancer to develop from scratch, but it can stimulate the growth of existing prostate cancer cells. It is a very complex topic, so definitely verify this with a specialist.

Let's be precise here. Testosterone doesn't initiate cancer, but if you already have prostate cancer, testosterone can indeed accelerate its growth. That is why doctors monitor prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels very closely before starting any testosterone replacement therapy.

I have seen this question pop up many times in our wellness groups. The short answer is that testosterone can feed certain existing cancers, particularly prostate cancer, but it is not a direct cause of cancer on its own. Always consult your urologist and get a full screening done before starting any hormone therapy.

I panicked like crazy when my doctor suggested testosterone therapy because I thought it would give me cancer. But the doctor reassured me that for a healthy man with no active cancer, TRT is quite safe and won't suddenly spark cancer growth. Just make sure you do the pre-screening tests they suggest.