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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
There are different types of treatment for people with prostate cancer.
The following types of treatment are used:
The following types of treatment are used:
Watchful waiting or active surveillance
The following types of treatment are used:
Surgery
The following types of treatment are used:
Radiation therapy and radiopharmaceutical therapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Hormone therapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Chemotherapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Targeted therapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Immunotherapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Bisphosphonate therapy
There are treatments for bone pain caused by bone metastases or hormone therapy.
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Cryosurgery
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
High-intensity focused ultrasound therapy
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Proton beam radiation therapy
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Photodynamic therapy
Treatment for prostate cancer may cause side effects.
Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial.
Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment.
Follow-up care may be needed.
Preserved source evidence · Independent clinical review pending · Not medical advice