Prostate cancer bone metastases: Treatment and survival rate

Prostate cancer bone metastases: Treatment and survival rate

What are bone metastases in prostate cancer?

Last reviewed Tue 20 November 2018

By Beth Sissons

Reviewed by Yamini Ranchod, PhD, MS

Prostate cancer can sometimes spread from the prostate to the bones, which is known as bone metastasis. Although there is no cure for bone metastases, treatment can help relieve symptoms and extend life.