Prostate cancer starts as a tumor grows in the prostate. Prostate Cancer that spreads outside the prostate gland to the lymph nodes, bones, or further areas is called metastatic prostate cancer. Regrettably at this time, no treatments can cure advanced prostate cancer. Doctors however do have ways to help manage its spread and related symptoms.

Any methods that slow down advanced prostate cancer usually have a good deal of side effects that can sometimes be more exhausting than the prostate cancer itself. Older people usually decide not to undergo treatment for advance prostate cancer because of these side effects.More...