New therapies seem promising for prostate cancer

Dear Doctors: I am dealing with prostate cancer. I have a Gleason score of 8, which I understand makes me high-risk. I am undergoing hormone therapy, and brachytherapy is pending.

Any wisdom you can share about this or advances in prostate cancer treatment would be greatly appreciated.

Dear Reader: We're sorry to hear about your diagnosis. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland in men that sits in fro…