Treatment Options

Chemotherapy

 

Side Effects of Chemotherapy

Any man considering chemotherapy will want to weigh the risks and benefits of the treatment.

Chemotherapy does not cure prostate cancer, which is one reason it is not used to treat a first occurrence of localized prostate cancer.

However, if you have advanced prostate cancer, your doctor may recommend chemotherapy as your best option to extend your life and also to improve your quality of life.

The side effects of chemotherapy are well known. These include nausea and vomiting, hair loss, weight loss and fatigue. There are new, effective drugs that can control side effects such as nausea and vomiting. Chemotherapy bothers some people more than others, and different ways of administering the treatment can reduce the side effects.

More information on Treatment Options:

• Surgery
• Radiation therapy
• Hormone therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Watchful waiting
• Treating advanced prostate cancer

October 2004