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There are treatments for bone pain caused by bone metastases or hormone therapy.

Source: Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: December 20, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment Option Overview

Prostate cancer that has spread to the bone and certain types of hormone therapy can weaken bones and lead to bone pain. Treatments for bone pain include:

Pain medicine.

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External radiation therapy.

Strontium-89 (a radioisotope).

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Targeted therapy with a monoclonal antibody, such as denosumab.

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Bisphosphonate therapy.

Corticosteroids.

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For more information, see Cancer Pain.

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Preserved source evidence · Independent clinical review pending · Not medical advice