What treatment for prostate cancer has been the most successful?

Radical prostatectomy

Radical prostatectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing the entire prostate gland, as well as the seminal vesicles and surrounding lymph nodes. It is considered the most successful treatment for prostate cancer, as it offers the best chance of curing the disease. Radical prostatectomy is typically performed through an incision in the lower abdomen, but can also be performed laparoscopically or robotically. The surgery usually takes several hours and requires a hospital stay of several days. Recovery from radical prostatectomy can be challenging, but most men eventually regain full function.

Radiation therapy

Radiation therapy is another common treatment for prostate cancer. It involves using high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill cancer cells. Radiation therapy can be given externally, using a machine that delivers the radiation from outside the body, or internally, using radioactive seeds that are implanted directly into the prostate gland. External beam radiation therapy is typically given daily for several weeks, while brachytherapy (internal radiation therapy) is usually given in a single or short course of treatment.

Hormone therapy

Hormone therapy is a treatment that blocks the production or action of male hormones (androgens), which can help slow the growth of prostate cancer cells. Hormone therapy can be given in a variety of forms, including oral medications, injections, and surgical castration. Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is the most common type of hormone therapy for prostate cancer. ADT can be used to treat localized prostate cancer before surgery or radiation therapy, or it can be used to treat advanced prostate cancer that has spread beyond the prostate gland.