There are several treatments for prostate cancer, including surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy. Different treatments have varying effects on individuals, and a combination of treatments may be necessary. Surgery to remove all or part of the prostate has proven to be most effective during the first two stages. Radiation therapy is possible during any stage of the cancer, and has more potential side effects than surgery. Hormone therapy can be used in conjunction with radiation therapy. It is also used to treat prostate cancer that has returned after treatment. Hormone treatment blocks the male body from producing hormones, namely testosterone. Hormone therapy is generally used when the cancer has moved to other parts of the body besides the prostate gland. Chemotherapy is used typically as a last resort when the cancer has spread and no longer responds to