Prostate Cancer Treatment and Side Effects

Learn why 28 sessions of radiation is the new standard for prostate cancer care. Understand this moderate hypofractionation protocol, side effects, and benefits.

Learn effective strategies to manage hormone therapy side effects for prostate cancer. Improve bone health and protect your quality of life during treatment.

Every year, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting brings together cancer researchers, oncologists, and advocates to discuss the latest research. Some studies presented at ASCO may eventually change how prostate cancer is treated. Others help answer practical questions that patients and families have been asking for years. Several prostate cancer studies are […]

This isn’t the kind of tiredness that a good night’s sleep fixes. Prostate cancer fatigue can feel bone-deep. It can feel like a relentless heaviness that doesn’t lift after rest, makes concentration feel impossible, and can quietly erode your quality of life. According to a roundtable analysis published in PMC, up to 90% of patients […]

For many men undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, hot flashes can be an unexpected and even disruptive part of androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT). ADT lowers male hormones like testosterone, which prostate cancer cells rely on to grow. By reducing testosterone levels, ADT helps slow or control the cancer. What are the side effects of ADT? Testosterone affects […]

You’re not alone, and it’s not “all in your head.” Many men feel a drop in sex drive after prostate cancer and it can feel shameful, embarrassing, or even like you lost a part of yourself. Not to mention, the unintended impact on your partner and your relationship. Libido means sexual desire. It is the […]

Pain associated with prostate cancer is typically dependent on the stage of your cancer. While early-stage prostate cancer is not usually painful, advanced prostate cancer can often cause pain throughout the body or within specific sites where the cancer has spread. In advanced prostate cancer stages, the cancer can spread to the bones – usually […]

How does prostate cancer impact sexual function? When going through treatment for prostate cancer, men can often experience some level of sexual dysfunction or lack of interest in sex, depending on their treatment therapy. While side effects like these might cause you additional anxiety, your care team is there to answer any questions you might […]

Every year, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting gathers oncologists from around the globe to unveil the latest advancements in cancer research. This year, several significant updates in prostate cancer research emerged, potentially leading to more personalized and effective treatment options. We’ve gathered some of the key innovations to help you stay […]

Understanding the Decipher Prostate test and its role in cancer care Having an understanding of the unique biology of your prostate cancer can help you and your care team make more informed treatment decisions. Genomic tests like Decipher provide deeper insights by analyzing the expression of certain genes within the tumor. We asked Dr. Atish […]

Advances in immunotherapy for prostate cancer For those living with cancer, immunotherapy can greatly aid in the fight against the disease. Immunotherapy utilizes your body’s own immune system to help fight cancer, training it to locate and neutralize cancer cells. Immunotherapy is used  for many types of cancer, but has been somewhat disappointing for prostate […]

If you’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you may have learned there’s a connection between hormones and the development of prostate cancer. To grow, prostate cancers need support from androgens, a group of hormones that are primarily responsible for biologically male attributes including testosterone and dihydrotestosterone.  One of the standard treatment paths for prostate cancer […]