Treatment-Resistant Prostate Cancer

Are there any new medicines or treatments I should try?

You can find out more about different treatment options that might work better than your current treatment.

Is there a benefit to combining my current treatment with another treatment?

Your doctor can tell you what other options are available to combine with your treatment now, how they may affect your prostate cancer, and what side effects you might have.

Am I doing something that might stop my treatment from working?

You’ll learn about lifestyle and other factors that could affect the way your treatment works.

Is immunotherapy an option for me?

You can learn about medicines that help your immune system find and kill cancer cells.

Can you suggest a mental health professional I might talk to if I am feeling overwhelmed or depressed?

Living with prostate cancer can affect your outlook on life and how you see yourself. Your doctor can share the benefits of talking about your feelings.

How am I doing?

Your doctor can let you know how you are progressing and if you need additional treatment.

Should I see another doctor?

Your doctor can let you know if you might benefit from a different opinion or from talking to a specialist.

Should I think about joining a clinical trial?

The doctor can let you know about clinical trials for your condition. Through a trial, you might have access to new treatments or combinations of treatments that already exist.

Is my cancer is getting worse?

Your doctor can tell you which stage your cancer is in and what your symptoms mean.

Should I consider surgery for my prostate cancer that isn’t responding to other treatment?

Your doctor can let you know if surgery is a good option for you. You’ll learn about the types of surgeries for prostate cancer, the benefits, risks, and side effects.