Four years ago, a 67-year-old man had a serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level of 16 ng/mL. Biopsy specimen showed adenocarcinoma of the prostate gland. His Gleason score was 7. He was treated with external-beam radiation therapy. One month ago, the patient noted fatigue and rib pain. His PSA was found to be 87 ng/mL, and bone scan revealed diffuse metastatic disease. What is the best treatment for this patient?

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Androgen ablation is the standard initial treatment for metastatic prostate cancer, as it reduces testosterone levels, which prostate cancer cells rely on for growth.

Four Years Ago, a 67-Year-Old Man Had a Serum Prostate-Specific