The Best Ways To Outlive Prostate Cancer

Radiation Therapy

There are various methods used for treating prostate cancer, with one of these options being radiation therapy. External-beam radiation therapy directs x-rays on the affected area from outside the body. Proton therapy uses protons instead of x-rays. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) creates 3D images of the prostate and Brachytherapy uses instruments to project radiation inside the prostate. Radium-223 dichloride hits bone tumors, sparing the healthy surrounding tissue. This is a proven, successful method of improving survival rates for patients with prostate cancer.

Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT)

Lowering the levels of androgens, the male sex hormones has been linked to slowing down the growth of prostate cancer. This is done by removing the testicles surgically or through the use of medications. There are a number of different methods, and side effects include impotence, loss of sex drive, hot flashes, the growth of breast tissue, depression, weight gain, muscle loss, and thinning of the bones. Some side effects clear up following treatment.