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What are radiation and hormones?

These are common treatments for prostate cancer. Radiation therapy uses high-energy beams to kill cancer cells, while hormone therapy aims to reduce the levels of male hormones that can fuel prostate cancer growth. Both treatments can be effective, but they also come with potential side effects, especially in advanced cases.

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