Prostate cancer that gets worse or spreads despite treatment to lower testosterone is called castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC).
Prostate cancer that responds to treatment to lower testosterone is called castration-sensitive prostate cancer (CSPC).
If your doctor determined that you have non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC):
If your doctor determined that you have metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC):
If your doctor determined that you have metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC):
Where can prostate cancer spread? In many cases, the cancer cells will most likely travel to the bones first. Prostate cancer can also spread to the lymph nodes, bladder, lungs, liver, and other organs.
Questions to ask your doctor
Filling out this guide can help you and your doctor create a prostate cancer plan that’s right for you.
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