Prostate cancer treatment with chemotherapy

Chemotherapeutic drugs (cytostatics) block the division of malignant prostate cells, slowing down or completely stopping tumor growth. Chemotherapy can be performed as the primary treatment and combined with other methods. The treatment regimen is developed individually for each patient, considering the cancer stage, the tumor size, and aggressiveness. An integrated approach allows taking control of the oncological process even when there are already metastases. The urologist-oncologist determines the choice of drugs and the number of courses. A modern port system can be installed for the patient, through which chemotherapeutic compounds are injected into the bloodstream. Chemotherapy against prostate cancer entering the bloodstream spreads throughout the body, reaching the primary tumor and affecting its metastases. It is necessary to take breaks between courses of treatment to exclude damage to healthy organs and body systems.