MANAGEMENT OF METASTATIC PROSTATE-CANCER

Metastatic prostate cancer remains an incurable disease. However, pall iative treatment based on hormonal manipulation can effectively contro l symptoms and prolong life. The development of progessive ''hormone-r efractory disease'' requires a multidisciplinary approach, with the in volvement of general practitioners, urologists, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists and palliative care physicians. Some of the newer therapies, such as chemotherapy, have proved successful in improving the quality of life for many patients, and modern palliative care tech niques can provide good symptom control.