This attacks cancer cells in a different way. It slams the door on the male hormone testosterone, that fuels the growth of malignant cells. This approach kills cancer cells in the prostate gland and elsewhere in the body. Testosterone is decreased by either removing the testicles or by drugs which prevent the production of testosterone. Side-effects include loss of sexual desire, impotence and hot flushes.
Some patients also complain of breast swelling, nausea and vomiting.
This is used when cancer has not been controlled by other treatment. It can at times help to decrease symptoms and improve the quality of life. It's vital when all other treatments fail. In this case, make sure you communicate to the doctor that adequate medication should be prescribed and not to worry about addiction . Patients who need narcotics for pain do not become addicted since pain consumes the addictive qualities of morphine.