Lymph node removal is not possible with this operation so it is typically only performed on those who are not believed to have lymph node involvement. This form of prostate removal usually involves the removal of the lymph nodes that are in the groin area. There is a longer recovery period with more muscle involvement. Chemotherapy Chemotherapy may slow tumor growth. This form of therapy is most commonly used in advanced prostate cancer to reduce pain and other symptoms.
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cells that divide rapidly.
This is effective because cancer cells divide more rapidly than normal cells. Unfortunately the cells that line the stomach and digestive system and the cells that make up your hair also divide rapidly. This is why nausea and hair loss are common side effects of chemotherapy. Chemotherapy may be taken in pill form or is injected into the muscle or vein allowing the drug to flow through the bloodstream killing cancer cells all over the body. Watchful Waiting Watchful waiting is the careful observation of the progression of the disease without the intervention of any available treatment option.