re: father has cancer and it's spreading all over.

urology health info (legit)

Look into:

preserving his bone strength (standing/weight bearing/walking)
calcium and vitamin D supplements
bisphosphonates

Many options for treatment depending on extent. Patients can live a long time with bone mets (if limited) or progress if more extensive

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What are the Treatments for Advanced Prostate Cancer?
The goal of treatment depends on how far the cancer has spread. With advanced cancer, the goal is to relieve symptoms and help you live longer. The most common types of therapy are:

Hormone therapy
Therapies for advanced prostate cancer that has not spread far from the prostate (metastasized)
Surgery to remove the testicles (Orchiectomy)
LHRH or GnRH agonists
LHRH or GnRH antagonists
CAB/anti-androgens
Estrogen therapy
New therapies for advanced prostate cancer that has metastasized
Immunotherapy
Bone targeted therapy
Chemotherapy
Radiation therapy

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