How to treat the late stage of prostate cancer after endocrine therapy

After endocrine therapy for prostate cancer, subsequent treatment needs to be selected based on the progression and severity of the disease, including radiotherapy, chemotherapy, cryotherapy, etc.

1. Radiotherapy: Also known as radiotherapy, it achieves the purpose of treatment through high-energy killing of cells. There are currently two options, including extracorporeal radiotherapy and intratissue irradiation therapy. The former uses external light-speed radiation to irradiate the lesion for radiotherapy, while the latter is a close-range radiotherapy in which radionuclides can be implanted in the prostate.

2. Chemotherapy: Also known as chemo, it is the use of chemical drugs to achieve treatment goals. Representative drugs include methotrexate tablets, cyclosporine, 5-fluorouracil, etc. These drugs have strong non-specific killing ability and can effectively inhibit cancer cells and shrink tumors, but they are prone to cause bone marrow suppression.

3. Cryotherapy: It is also a commonly used treatment method. It achieves the treatment goal by freezing tissue to kill cancer cells. It can be performed under ultrasound guidance.

In addition, immunotherapy can also be carried out, but it should be selected reasonably based on your own situation and combined with the doctor's advice.