Yes, there is hope for people diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. (Cancer that has spread beyond the Prostate.) News like this can be overwhelming and scary. You are doing the right thing by reaching out and trying to get help. Your husband’s diagnosis is serious but you are at the beginning of the journey, not near the end.

By now you have probably met with the Urologist and he has recommended treatment options. Most likely the first step is starting Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) to slow the growth of the cancer. This will give you time to decide on your treatment options. I hope he also recommends a PSMA PetScan. This type of test is a full body scan that can detect cancer anywhere in the body with accurate detail.

Once you know the full extent of the disease it will be time to choose the best treatment options for your husband.

If you would like further information about Prostate Cancer and the treatment options available here are some helpful resources:

American Cancer Society (Cancer.Org)
National Cancer Institute
(Cancer.gov)
Prostate Cancer Foundation
(PCF. Org)

My recommendation:
Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI.Org)

I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer at the age of 48. Gleason 7 (3+4). I had Robotic Prostate Surgery to remove the gland. I am now 64 and I had a recurrence of cancer that spread to my bladder . Gleason 9 (4+5) I recently went on ADT (Eligard injections with Zytiga) and 37 treatments of Radiation Therapy.

I hope this helps you at this difficult time. Please post an update on his status.