Chemotherapy uses anti-cancer drugs to kill the prostate cancer cells, wherever they are in the body. The drugs circulate throughout the body in the bloodstream and can kill any rapidly growing cells, including both cancerous and non-cancerous ones. Often, it is not the primary therapy for prostate cancer patients, but may be used when prostate cancer has spread outside of the prostate gland. Chemotherapy won’t get rid of your prostate cancer, but aims to shrink it and slow down its growth. This helps some men to live longer, and can help to control or delay symptoms such as pain.


• Side affects including fatigue, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, hair loss, taste changes
• Decrease in blood cell counts that result in an increased risk of infections.