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Prostate cancer treatment: drugs, side effects and support
Prostate cancer is often slow-growing. Treatment can include active surveillance, surgery, radiation and hormone therapy. Advanced prostate cancer may be treated with drugs like Xtandi, Lynparza or docetaxel.
Drugs
XtandiHormone therapy pill (androgen receptor inhibitor)LynparzaTargeted therapy pill (PARP inhibitor)Docetaxel (Taxotere)Chemotherapy (taxane)
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Common side effects
- Appetite and taste changes
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue (extreme tiredness)
- Hair loss from chemo
- Low blood counts and infection risk (neutropenia)
- Nausea and vomiting
- Neuropathy (numbness and tingling)
Support groups for prostate cancer
- ZERO Prostate Cancer: Patient navigation (ZERO360), financial help and support
- CancerCare: Free counseling, support groups and financial help
- Cancer Support Community: Support groups, a helpline and the MyLifeLine online community
- Imerman Angels: Free one-on-one matching with a survivor or caregiver mentor
🗣 Patient voices (prostate cancer)
Real people sharing their own experiences on YouTube. Everyone's treatment is different; talk with your care team about yours.
Help paying
Start with our cost-help guide. Each drug page links its official program.
Written by the Cancer Side Effects Guide team from FDA labels and leading cancer centers. Not medical advice. · Last updated: October 15, 2026 · How we write
Not medical advice. This page is general information to help you talk with your care team. It can't replace advice from your doctor or nurse. If you have a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher during treatment, or any symptom that worries you, call your care team now. In an emergency, call 911.