hormones are drugs that can affect the growth of prostate cancer cells. hormone therapy is sometimes used with radiation treatment or surgery to help make sure that all cancer cells are destroyed. chemotherapy is the use of powerful drugs-either injected or taken as pills-to destroy cancer cells. many men decide to have chemotherapy for treatment of late-stage prostate cancer but researchers are studying whether chemotherapy should be used before or after surgery to treat early-stage high-risk prostate cancer. 11 webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2011 healthwise incorporated. healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated.
what medications and treatments are available to treat prostate cancer?